USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Staff Optometrist
Rochester, New York, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $140K/yr
2+ years expThe VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is recruiting for an Optometrist for a position at our Rochester VA Clinic. The Optometrist functions as an independent practitioner, providing comprehensive eye examinations and patient care for Veterans in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform and document comprehensive or targeted eye examinations
Provide patient care following national guidelines
Accurately document patient care activities in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) per WTVAHCS requirements
Order diagnostic studies pertinent to ocular evaluations
Prescribe medications for ocular diseases in accordance with federal and state laws or refer patients to appropriate specialists if outside the scope of optometry practice
Obtain consent for procedures when necessary and document appropriately
Consult with other healthcare disciplines as necessary to complete patient evaluations and ensure integrated care
Engage in health promotion and disease prevention activities, including patient education and shared decision-making
Maintain updated Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Support the Chief Optometrist and assist in all aspects of administrative duties as needed
Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures
Contribute to performance improvement initiatives within the Optometry Service
Qualification
Required
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in Optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice Optometry, and maintain a current registration in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia that requires successful passage of all parts of National Board of Examiners in Optometry intended for basic licensure. The Optometrist must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure
Residency Training: Optometrists must have successfully completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of VA in an accredited post-graduate training program, or have comparable experience as described: Approved residencies are those with accredited or within pre-accredited status by the ACOE, in the list published for the year the residency was completed. OR Two years of licensed clinical optometric practice in the United States consisting of active involvement in the management of medically complex patients
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
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
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
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
Benefits
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