Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Springfield, MO
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board
Description
The VA in Springfield, MO (Gene Taylor Outpatient Clinic VA) Is seeking a full time Optometrist.
The following is a list of some of the procedures and services the Optometrist will be required to perform:
- Provide comprehensive eye care services as well as follow-up care of existing conditions and management of emergency conditions
- Examination of the human eye to diagnose and treat abnormal conditions of the human eye or adnexa.
- Prescribing of lenses, devices containing lenses, prisms, contact lenses, orthotics, vision training, pharmaceutical agents, and prosthetic devices to correct, relieve or treat defects or abnormal conditions or the human eye or its adnexa.
- Referral to and consultation with other health care providers.
- Education of patients, residents, students, and medical staff regarding ocular anomalies, ocular disease, and sight conservation.
- Participate in the clinical supervision of optometry residents and student externs if available.
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- 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.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- 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).
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Springfield is beautiful smaller city. There are so many great adventures and fun things to do in and around Springfield. If you love the outdoors then you will love the opportunities to fish, golf, hike, ski, boat, canoe, kayak, camp, bike, cave exploration just to name a few. Springfield is home to the Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals minor league team). There is an aquarium and several museums and botanical gardens. Springfield is also home to the World's largest fork. By being part of the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, you will have time to spend with your family and explore all the amazing things that Springfield has to offer.
Compensation Information:
$72553.0 / Annually - $72553.0 / Annually
Details:
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified applicant
Starting At: 72553.0 Annually
Up To: 158860.0 Annually
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