Optometrist - SLVHCS Orleans LA

OPTOMETRIST

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunities to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE:

Optometrist GOVERNMENT AGENCY &

LOCATION:

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS)2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119

JOB SUMMARY:

The candidate shall provide Optometry Provider Services services onsite in accordance with the specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS). Contractor shall provide outpatient care, eye examinations, evaluate eye-related symptoms, educate patients, and prescribe corrective lenses for patients during normal business hours 0730 – 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

Minimum of one year of experience in Optometry and Board Certified. Prior VA Medical Center experience is a plus.

Citizenship:
Must be a US Citizen or hold a valid Permanent Resident card.

Education Requirements:

Optometrist shall have completed both a bachelor's program and a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) program. Advanced Training. In addition to completing O.D. program, Optometrist shall have had the option of going on to receive additional training in a residency program. Licensure Information:
The BLS reports that in order to practice optometry, state licensure is required (www.bls.gov).Experience/Education Combination:

Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. All providers are required to have completed an ACOE-approved optometry residency program.

Must validate evidence of professional and clinical background enough to be deemed equivalent to an approved residency program experience.

Certification(s)/Licensure:

Must provide proof of Optometrist’s current unencumbered licensure in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia to include issue date and expiration date.

Optometrist must be certified by The American Board of Optometry.

Note:

Advance certifications such as Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Medical Ophthalmic Technologist are/is acceptable.

Optometrist must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Certification must be provided with application.

Required to maintain certification through the utilization of organizations such as the American Board of Physician Specialties.

Must provide valid proof of a current PPD/TB test to include results.

Must provide both National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)…