Staff Optometrist — Impactful Eye Care in Federal Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

CME reimbursement up to $1,000/year

Job summary

The VA Phoenix Healthcare System Eye Clinic is seeking two staff Optometrists to provide optometric care within the Eye Clinic at PVAHCS. They will perform outpatient and inpatient comprehensive eye examinations, determine diagnoses, and initiate treatments.

They will also serve as consultants to other Medical Center staff and trainees. Responsibilities include on-call participation, supervising trainees, thorough charting, and collaboration with the Chief of Optometry and Surgical Service,

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school/college approved by VA for the year completed.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• If using foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript to receive credit.
• Verification of education can be done via recognized sources on the VA/education sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient and inpatient comprehensive eye examinations.
• Diagnose eye disorders and initiate treatments according to VA guidelines and accepted standards.
• Serve as a consultant to Medical Center staff and trainees; participate in program evaluation and charting.
• Participate in on-call schedule and supervise trainees conducting direct eye care.

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

The VA Phoenix Healthcare System Eye Clinic is seeking two staff Optometrists to provide optometric care within the Eye Clinic at PVAHCS. They will perform outpatient and inpatient comprehensive eye examinations, determine diagnoses, and initiate treatments.

They will also serve as consultants to other Medical Center staff and trainees. Responsibilities include on-call participation, supervising trainees, thorough charting, and collaboration with the Chief of Optometry and Surgical Service,