Optometrist

Cayuse Holdings•Portsmouth, VA

32d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Optometrist provides full-scope primary optometric care at a healthcare facility as a member of the healthcare team. The role provides diagnostic and therapeutic care in accordance with client healthcare standards, American Optometric Association guidelines, community standards of care, and applicable DHA, Military Treatment Facility, and federal healthcare protocols. Employment is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client. The position includes comprehensive patient evaluations, diagnosis and management of visual and ocular conditions, refractive surgery assessments, patient education, clinical documentation, outcome-data reporting, infection control, and safe use of diagnostic equipment. The Optometrist coordinates care with multidisciplinary professionals and completes required federal and facility training and medical clearances. Responsibilities and qualifications may evolve based on the client’s task order. Services are provided Monday through Friday between 0700 and 1900, typically in 8.5-hour shifts including a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The clinical and surgical setting involves frequent exposure to infectious diseases, specialized attire, use of diagnostic and clinical equipment, and physical activity including bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, and potentially heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling. Flexible scheduling, holidays, work outside normal business hours, and business or professional-development travel may be requested.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited program.
Certification to use Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPAs).
Active, unrestricted U.S. state license to practice optometry.
At least three years of extensive refractive surgery experience or completion of a certified refractive surgery residency.
Two letters of recommendation from references familiar with the candidate’s clinical experience and performance, dated within the last two years.
Required medical clearances, including current influenza vaccination (annually), Varicella, MMR, TDAP, and Hepatitis B series vaccinations; TB screening; and respirator fit testing.
Strong technical expertise operating diagnostic equipment used to test and analyze ocular conditions.
Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and automated systems, including ADS, Essentris, MHS GENESIS, and Clinical Information System (CIS).
Superior patient communication and care skills, with professionalism in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Ability to accurately interpret and analyze diagnostic test results.
Full color vision and sufficient visual acuity to perform the duties.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work at the client’s facility.
Must pass a background check; additional checks may be required by projects or clients during employment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and clear, professional, articulate communication.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; adaptability and ability to learn quickly.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently and on a multifunctional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong case management skills.
English proficiency, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Physical and mental ability to perform duties for extended periods, including sufficient manual dexterity to handle diagnostic and clinical equipment and provide healthcare services.
Ability to use a computer and office productivity tools at the speed required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in DHA and federal healthcare environments.
Familiarity with NMC Portsmouth, Virginia protocols.
Ability to collect and report data in accordance with FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide full-scope primary optometric care in accordance with AOA clinical guidelines and community standards of care.
Perform detailed patient evaluations, including vision, color vision, contrast sensitivity, refraction, keratometry, lensometry, external and slit lamp examinations, ocular motility, binocular coordination, accommodation, funduscopic examinations, tonometry, corneal topography, pachymetry, glare assessment, wave-scan analysis using VISX equipment, and night vision testing.
Diagnose and manage visual and ocular conditions using therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPAs), as certified.
Transcribe patient information into medical records, including ocular history, allergies, adverse drug reactions, assessments, diagnoses, recommendations, education, and follow-up plans, with appropriate documentation, signature, and provider stamp.
Conduct refractive surgery evaluations using diagnostic results such as topography, Pentacam, epithelial mapping, and anterior chamber depth.
Assess patient suitability for LASIK, PRK, Corneal Crosslinking, Implantable Collamer Lens, and Clear Lens Exchange procedures, and identify and counsel patients on contraindications.
Collect, organize, and submit outcome data and case report forms in compliance with FDA and client protocols.
Follow infection-control guidelines and universal precautions.
Operate clinical diagnostic equipment safely and follow safety protocols, including emergency procedures and hazardous-material handling.
Explain procedures, test results, and treatment options to patients in person and by phone.
Document medications accurately, including type, dosage, time administered, and observed adverse reactions.
Maintain compliance with DHA, Military Treatment Facility, and federal healthcare protocols.
Complete mandatory federal and facility training and medical clearances, including tuberculosis screening, immunizations, and respirator fit-testing.
Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
Short-term disability options
Long-term disability options
Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life and AD&D options
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off