The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, located in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking a full-time Optometrist to join their team. The clinician will provide comprehensive eye care, manage emergency conditions, and educate patients and staff regarding ocular health. This role offers a competitive salary range along with an exceptional federal benefits package.
Shift & Schedule
- Permanent full-time position
- Daily schedule, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Responsibilities
- 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
- Referral to and consultation with other health care providers
- 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 of the human eye or its adnexa
- Education of patients, residents, students and medical staff regarding ocular anomalies, ocular disease, and sight conservation
Compensation
- Potential starting base salary range: $125,000-$190,000
Benefits
- Up to 55 days off annually
- Affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance
- Up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave
- Malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service
Qualifications
- Have completed residency training leading to board eligibility/certification
- Possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State
Optometrist in Fort Smith at Veterans Health Administration
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