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The Biloxi, MS Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting a Low Vision Optometrist who will provide both inpatient and outpatient Veteran eye care assessments that include comprehensive eye examinations, diagnosis, planning, eye care as well as consultation. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team delivering high quality Veteran-centered care at our Blind Rehabilitation Center and work closely with the Low Vision Therapists.

Conduct routine eye examinations; provide follow-up care; treat visual problems; prescribe ophthalmic lenses; evaluate for optical devices and basic environmental adaptations; document and manage low vision eye conditions for rehabilitative purposes & provide shadowing opportunities for medical center residents.

Requires Doctor of Optometry degree, license, U.S. citizenship and completion of low vision residency program or equivalent low vision experience.

Sign on bonus is available! Assistance with payment of outstanding optometry school loans is available!

Biloxi is one of the best places to live in Mississippi and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. Biloxi is well known for its gorgeous beaches with a vibrant nightlife. The public schools in Biloxi are highly rated. Outdoor activities include biking or walking in the Gulf Island National Seashore Park, boating and fishing along the Mississippi Coastline, enjoying a variety of fascinating museums, and checking out the natural habitats of the hundreds of bird, animal and reptile species that call this beautiful place home.

We offer:

Guaranteed salary increases

A full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work with VA

CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement & 5 days paid absence

26 days paid vacation PLUS 13 days paid sick leave per year w/ unlimited carry over

11 Federal holidays with pay

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Nationwide Mobility 

Learn more about our benefits:   VHA Total Rewards Brochure

If interested, please e-mail resume to julieann.torres@va.gov

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About Biloxi Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Department of Veterans Affairs)

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?Readying Warriors and Caring for Heroes! This position is located within Surgical Services at the CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The FHCC is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Department of Navy (DoN)/Department of Defense (DoD). It is larger than just a single facility, but rather it is a fully-integrated medical care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission. The combined mission of the FHCC means active duty military and their family members, military retirees, and eligible veterans receive health care at this facility.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Join the FHCC team of energetic, career-minded professionals! For additional information, click onhttp://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/index.asp.

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