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Job description
Client is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera ( We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens and separation health assessments required by Veteran Affairs (VA) to receive benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team!
In addition to our core work with VA, Client holds multiple government contracts nationwide, allowing our providers to also participate in occupational health services for their applicants and employees. This includes pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and other health assessments that support a wide range of government agencies.
Job Description
This role supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting assessments for Veterans leaving military service or applying for disability benefits from the VA. You will apply your expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of general eye conditions to support a Veteran's disability claim with the gathering and synthesizing of clinical evidence through medical and military record review, interviews with Veterans, and in-clinic face-to-face examinations. You will then develop a medical opinion of likelihood that the Veteran's condition is related to their military service.
Duties include the following
Thorough chart review
Conducting in person interviews with Veterans
Administering and interpreting diagnostic tests or physical evaluations
Timely chart submission in accordance with VA requirements
Follows all medical laws, guidelines, regulations, and standards.
Education/Experience: Doctoral degree in Optometry or Ophthalmology (O.D.). Completed an Ophthalmology Residency program.
Active and unrestricted license in the state of practice.
License/Certification: Current BLS Certification (Required)
Technological Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Required Knowledge and Skills: Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic
Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems
Proven ability to establish and foster professional relationships
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Work schedule: Part-time availability is typically capped at 20 hrs but this may be flexible depending on location needs
Offices are open Monday - Friday 8:00am-6:30pm
Shifts can be completed in 4-, 8-, or 10-hour blocks
Immunizations Required: TB Screening (less than one year old)
Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)
Immunizations Strongly Recommended: COVID vaccination and boosters
MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)
Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)
TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)
Flu Immunization (within current season)
Worksite address
rapid city, SD, 57700, US
Who can apply
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