Staff Optometrist — EDRP Eligible & VA Benefits

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Staff Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, supervise trainees, and support advanced optometry procedures. The position emphasizes clinical independence with oversight for training and patient management.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including citizenship, Doctor of Optometry degree, and licensure; preference for residency or equivalent experience in managing medically complex cases. EDRP participation may be available.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an approved US/Canadian school.
• Current, full and unrestricted optometry license with valid state registration.
• Residency training or two years of licensed practice in the US with management of medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform general optometry duties with clinical oversight of trainees as needed.
• Possess some specialized functions and procedures without supervision.
• Maintain patient care standards and comply with VA policies.

Skills

Professional communication

Clinical eye care

Medically complex patient management

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Staff Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, supervise trainees, and support advanced optometry procedures. The position emphasizes clinical independence with oversight for training and patient management.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including citizenship, Doctor of Optometry degree, and licensure; preference for residency or equivalent experience in managing medically complex cases. EDRP participation may be available.