Staff Optometrist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Harrison (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting an Optometrist for the Montana VA Health Care System at Ft Harrison VA Medical Center. The role encompasses outpatient and inpatient eye care, routine and complex eye exams, and prescribing within the optometry scope.

The provider will maintain electronic records the same day and participate in mandatory trainings and center committees as required. This is a full-time position with the VA’s comprehensive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Independently practice optometry to the fullest extent of clinical privileges.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for patients.
• Perform routine and complex eye exams.
• Prescribe medications within the defined scope of optometry practice.
• Assist in meeting Performance Measures and Eye Quality Indicators for clinical eye care.

Responsibilities

• Independently practice optometry to the fullest extent of their clinical privileges.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for patients.
• Perform routine and complex eye exams.
• Prescribe medications within the defined scope of optometry practice.
• Complete the electronic medical record generated with direct patient care on the day of the encounter.
• Attend mandatory medical center committee meetings and comply with computer and privacy directives.

Job description

Summary

The Montana VA Health Care System is recruiting one (1) Optometrist to serve the Ft Harrison VA Medical Center.

Duties

• Scope of Duties: The optometrist shall demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of optometric care - including the capacity to perform specialty services
• Specifically - the provider should possess the necessary expertise and competence to perform the following: - Independently practice optometry to the fullest extent of their clinical privileges
• Clinical privileges will be determined when requested by the staff optometrist and approved by the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS)
• - Responsible for all patient orders including
• laboratory - imaging - pharmacy - prosthetics - referrals and consultations for specialty care to be completed through facilities EMR
• - Provide outpatient and inpatient care for patients
• - Perform routine and complex eye exams
• - Prescribe medications within the defined scope of optometry practice
• - Provide education and counseling to patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs
• - Assist in meeting Performance Measures and Eye Quality Indicators for clinical eye care
• - Complete all mandatory training requirements in a timely manner - attend mandatory medical center committee meetings - and comply with computer and privacy directives
• - Responsible to complete the electronic medical record generated with direct patient care
• Every attempt should be made to complete the electronic record on the day of the patient encounter
• - Responsible to complete all administrative duties delegated to him by the ACOS of Surgical Services
• - Other duties as assigned
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) - which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements - loan repayments - sign-on bonus contracts - Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years)
• For additional information and eligibility requirements - contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at [e-mail]
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpaTtyybXFQ Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00am- 4:30pm