Optometrist

About the role

Optometrist is a licensed independent practitioner who works as part of a VA team collaborating with other optometrists, ophthalmologists, nursing staff, technicians, administrators, and relevant associated health disciplines. This position is aligned under Surgery Service with the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System at the Saint George‑UT Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality primary optometric and vision care as delineated in clinical privileges
• Examine eyes, lids, adnexa, and visual systems for comprehensive assessment
• Perform basic low vision evaluations and services
• Diagnose, manage, and treat:
  • Refractive conditions
  • Binocular vision disorders
  • Ocular diseases and complications of systemic disease
• Order and interpret diagnostic ocular imaging
• Offer patient and family education regarding ocular health issues
• Refer patients to ophthalmology for advanced diagnosis, treatment, and management as indicated
• Evaluate and manage emergent, non-surgical eye conditions
• Manage routine eye care complaints and disorders
• Conduct mandated screenings such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma evaluations
• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations, including:
  • Medical and ocular history
  • Visual acuity measurement