Optometry Examiner - Optometrist or Opthalmologist - Disability Exams (C&P)

Pro Med Healthcare Services • Lake Charles, LA

81d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ophthalmologist/Optometrist provides clinically competent delivery of quality vision services required during operations for multiple Federal Contracts. This is an in-person position, and the role may include working on Federal contracts such as VBA MDE, RHRP, MEPCOM, FBI, TSA, and others. The Ophthalmologist/Optometrist is responsible for providing clinically competent vision care services within their scope of practice. The Ophthalmologist/Optometrist working at any site is responsible for safe patient care and ensuring adherence to all Policies and Procedures. This role specifically involves seeing Veterans, Service Members, and Federal Personnel. All on-site staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated per CDC guidelines.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Optometry or Ophthalmology (O.D.).
• Completed an Ophthalmology Residency program.
• Active and unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• Active/Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability/willingness to drive between work locations.
• Three years of clinical experience.
• U.S. citizenship to comply with federal regulations and contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Veterans, Service Members, and Federal Entities.
• Active/Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent vision care services within their scope of practice.
• Ensure safe patient care and adherence to all Policies and Procedures.
• Exhibit excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills, in addition to attention to detail.
• Build rapport with team members, internal and external customers, and management by demonstrating a strong customer service orientation and genuine compassion.
• Provide empathetic and patient-centered care, ensuring that all interactions are respectful, supportive, and focused on the well-being of patients and colleagues.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by actively participating in team activities, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive and cohesive work atmosphere.
• Act professionally with minimal supervision as a representative.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, solve moderately complex problems while working both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Organize workload, set priorities, complete assignments in a timely manner, and utilize resources appropriately while complying with organizational standards.
• Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulatory, Contractual, and organizational guidelines including HIPAA as outlined in training and policies/procedures, quality assurance, and improvement processes.
• Abide by all policies and procedures to comply with all infection control, quality assurance, and protocols.
• Provide proof of or be N95 Fit Tested depending on the scope of operations.
• Partner with Clinical Quality Leadership and other healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with all clinical policies and training programs, maintain and enhance quality assurance processes, adhere to best practices and clinical guidelines, participate in performance improvement initiatives, engage in continuous professional development.
• Provide support and oversight to other clinical/nonclinical staff members.
• Direct individual patient care activities and coordinate with other staff members as required.
• Apply proper patient identification practices and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Read order requests including any remarks, questions, directions, or requests for opinion; thoroughly review medical history including service records and previous exams. This includes refuting previous medical opinions from previous examiners.
• Perform a thorough review of medical history which may include service records, previous exams, and previous medical opinions.
• Provide a clear explanation of the examination process to the veteran, Applicant, Service Member, or other applicable individual, and verify the claimed conditions and/or assessments scheduled for evaluation.
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs and body composition measurements, including abdomen/waist, hip, and neck circumferences, as well as Body Mass Index (BMI), in accordance with USPHS guidelines and instructions.
• Sign, comply with, and maintain required Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Complete appropriate DBQs and MOs through the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) during the exam and provide necessary documentation to the VA with a full understanding of the Veteran's claimed contention(s).
• Provide C&P exams and, in some cases, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Complete chart and submit exam within 24-48 hours after the exam are completed.
• Manage supply inventory and escalate gaps as quickly as possible.
• Ensures that visual supplies, equipment and quality assurance procedures/reporting are maintained, and recorded per OSHS and manufacture guidelines.
• Ensure safe and proper handling, storage, and administration of medications for examination purposes only.
• Adhere to manufacturer guidelines with minimal waste and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all medication activities.
• When travel applies, practitioner is required to receive and transport medications.
• Provide and ensure patient education is current and accurate.
• Follow appropriate and applicable protocol if behavioral health or medical emergencies occur.
• Responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients' emergent care when needed.
• Utilize assessment and critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate care can be delivered safely and within the scope of available resources and supplies.
• Stabilize injured and critical people until Emergency Medical Services arrive.
• Provide emergency medical care for simple and multiple system trauma, including controlling hemorrhage, bandaging wounds, stabilizing injured extremities, etc.
• Administer medications and treatments via oral, parenteral, and intravenous routes if available.
• Be punctual for work attendance and abide by the work schedule.
• Be present and remain on site during scheduled hours.
• If fluent in other languages, assist patients and team members with translation as necessary and to the limit allowed by qualifications/certification.
• Work with site staff and operational teams to ensure reports are submitted timely and accurately.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of reports for all lines of business.
• Provide care for individuals with service animals, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensure that service animals are accommodated and that their presence is respected, providing necessary support and assistance to both the individual and their service animal.
• Analyze data from the VA medical records and medical literature related to assessments and assessment outcomes.
• Work independently with strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate computer and technology proficiency, to include EMR and MS Office Suite software applications.
• Collaborate effectively with staff that are on-site and remote.

Benefits

• Focus strictly on clear, objective clinical evaluations.
• Standard weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties.
• Play a vital role in supporting Veterans by helping ensure accurate disability determinations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree