Neuro-Optometrist

French Consulting • Fort Carson, CO

46d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Neuro-Optometrist to provide comprehensive visual rehabilitation services in support of the Defense Health Agency. This role is part of an interdisciplinary care team at the Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Carson, CA, where neuro-visual rehabilitation is central to TBI recovery. The position involves diagnosing and treating visual problems related to neurological conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), retraining and strengthening neural connections to improve binocular vision.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited optometry school.
• Board certification in neuro-optometry.
• Active certification from the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO) in medical optometry, including specialization in areas such as ocular disease, retinal disease, and glaucoma.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Neuro-Optometrist.
• As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instructions.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain a 10-digit NPI.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat visual problems related to neurological conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), retraining and strengthening neural connections in the brain to improve binocular vision.
• Provide initial comprehensive vision examinations including full evaluation of external and internal eye health, oculomotor control, eye teaming, stereopsis, binocularity, and visual field analysis.
• Perform extended sensorimotor analysis including visa graph testing, infrared measurement of eye movements when reading, primitive reflex testing, and eye-hand motor testing.
• Perform sensory view and electro-diagnostic testing of vision and ocular-motor function, including electro-retinogram (ERG) and electro-oculogram (EOG).
• Assess vestibular performance, inner ear function, proprioception, balance function, vestibular-ocular reflex function, and sensory integration function.
• Develop individualized patient-specific rehabilitation programs and techniques; provide training to patients and family members on the best methods to encourage recovery.
• Design and provide individualized neuro-visual therapy sessions including procedures, exercises, activities, perceptual and logic games to increase visual awareness, efficiency, processing, and visually guided movement.
• Develop treatment plans using corrective lenses, prisms, filters, patches, vision training computer software, therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, and medical contact lenses.
• Mentor in the area of neuro-optometry; instruct therapists on proper diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, equipment, timing, and milestones of success.
• Document and close notes in MHS Genesis.
• Respond to beneficiary messages in the MHS Genesis secure portal.

Benefits

• Meaningful mission—supporting service members and their families at Intrepid Spirit Centers
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment focused on cutting-edge TBI and neurological care
• Stable, long-term contract with predictable Monday–Friday schedule (no on-call required)
• Competitive compensation and a chance to grow your federal healthcare career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior