Optometrist is a licensed independent practitioner who work as part of VA team collaborating with other optometrists, ophthalmologists, nursing staff, technicians, administrators, and relevant associated health disciplines. This position is aligned under Surgery Service with the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System at the Saint George, UT Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC). 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 DUTIES: Provide high-quality primary optometric and vision care as delineated in clinical privileges. Examine eyes, lids, adnexa, and visual systems for comprehensive assessment. Perform basic low vision evaluations and services. Diagnose, manage, and treat: - Refractive conditions - Binocular vision disorders - Ocular diseases and complications of systemic disease Order and interpret diagnostic ocular imaging. Offer patient and family education regarding ocular health issues. Refer patients to ophthalmology for advanced diagnosis, treatment, and management as indicated. Evaluate and manage emergent, non-surgical eye conditions. Manage routine eye care complaints and disorders. Conduct mandated screenings such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma evaluations. Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations, including: - Medical and ocular history - Visual acuity measurement - Pupillary function and color vision testing - Extraocular muscle and binocularity testing - Refractive and accommodative testing - Biomicroscopic and external exam of the eye and adnexa - Gonioscopic/fundus examinations, ophthalmoscopic, tonometric, and perimetric evaluations Collaborate with other eye care professionals, including optometrists, ophthalmologists, nurses, technicians, and administrators. Complete administrative tasks including timely documentation, progress notes, consults, and encounters. Assist with Tele-Eye and Connected Care initiatives, including the certification of telehealth technicians and teleretinal image interpretation. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills in a team-based environment. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Management reserves the right to change schedule to accommodate patient needs. Including extended hours and weekends. All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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