Optometrist (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Lee, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Lee, Virginia, and provides optometry services to Kenner AHC. It is a full-scope primary eye care position involving ocular and systemic health evaluations, including prescribing topical and systemic medications, ordering laboratory tests, and obtaining imaging as needed. The position is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The optometrist examines, diagnoses, manages, and treats patients; performs tests related to the eye portion of physical examinations; and participates in the Optometry Performance Improvement Program. The role also includes analyzing test results and patient histories, referring patients to other healthcare providers when appropriate, managing service-related information and reports, and conducting work-site inspections for the occupational vision program when requested.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) when the degree was obtained.
Passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations.
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
One year of specialized experience as an optometrist examining and treating patients with visual disorders and/or diseases, or completion of one year of residency in an institution accredited for such training.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, with exemption documentation provided upon hire.
Complete a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen and be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations as required for this mission-essential, inclement-weather-essential position.
Undergo a suitability or fitness determination, including a Tier 1 background investigation.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Provide evaluated foreign education credentials if relying on education completed outside the United States.

Responsibilities

Provide optometric services, including examining, diagnosing, managing, and treating patients.
Perform necessary eye-related tests as part of physical examinations.
Participate in the Optometry Performance Improvement Program.
Diagnose conditions by analyzing test results, medical history, prior eye history, and occupational needs.
Refer patients to other healthcare providers for consultation when appropriate.
Manage information related to the Optometry Service mission, including preparing memorandums, letters, and reports.
Prepare reports as requested.
Conduct work-site inspections as requested to ensure proper implementation of the occupational vision program.