Optometrist

This Open Continuous Announcement may eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy & submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount up to $200,000 & eligibility period 1-5 years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Clinical Optometrist serves Veterans by providing high-quality eye care through in-person examinations at the Syracuse VA Eye Clinic and through virtual care in the Technology-based Eye Care Services (TECS) program. This position is stationed at the Syracuse VA and reports directly to the Chief of Ophthalmology. The optometrist is a fully integrated member of the interdisciplinary telehealth care team and practices to the full scope of eye care based on education, training, licensure, and competency. The position emphasizes prevention and wellness as the guiding philosophy of practice and seeks a cost-effective provider who ensures adequate access and maintains a high standard of quality, as measured by patient satisfaction. Duties for this position include but are not limited to: I. Clinical Responsibilities (90% of time) Diagnose and treat patients with medical and surgical eye diseases through in-person clinic at the Syracuse VA Eye Clinic. Provide screening and follow-up eye care virtually through the TECS program as needed, delivering the same quality of care as an in-person exam. Actively participate in patient care, regardless of how care is delivered. Diagnose and treat patients with medical diseases through ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Ophthalmology and Optometry. Participate in hospital rounds, morning reports, conferences, consultations, ambulatory care, assigned call duty, and similar activities as needed. Read TECS photographic sets in a timely fashion. Follow TECS protocols and procedures. Participate in national peer review. Identify patients who require a higher level of care and refer them to Ophthalmology, with the aid of an ophthalmologist. Coordinate and contact patients to arrange follow-up care and ancillary tests throughout the medical center. II. Academic, Teaching, and Training (5% of time) Participate in the education of optometry students associated with the Syracuse VA Eye Clinic. Recruit optometry students for other Syracuse VAMC CBOC locations, as able and suited. Participate in recruiting qualified individuals to join the TECS program, as available and appropriate. Provide education about the TECS program to new sites VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. 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 pe

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