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).
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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.
Note: Only 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. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $140000 – $170000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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