Opthalmologist

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) administers the Compensation & Pension (C&P) Program for benefits to Veterans, Service Members, their dependents, and their survivors. On October 9, 1996, Congress enacted Public Law 104-275 which authorized VA to contract for medical examinations (a critical piece of evidence for determining the extent of permanent impairment) from non-VA medical sources.  This Project is established in support of the VA effort to provide disability examination services.   The Ophthalmologist will provide specialized ophthalmic expertise within the multi-disciplinary team with the primary role of, evaluating patients for ocular conditions that may be attributable to military service. The Ophthalmologist must be able to properly evaluate conditions and clearly provide written evaluation notes via required forms. Key Responsibilities:Scope of Work This contract requires private-sector Medical Disability Examinations (MDEs) on behalf the VA. Provider Training International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. will provide access to VA training for this effort according to the VA requirements. Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DBQ) Results The Provider shall upload all completed DBQs to the provided secure website daily.  DBQ results, non-DBQ worksheets and diagnostics shall be transmitted through the secure website. Case must be closed within 48 hours. Description:  This role will be responsible for providing Ophthalmology care examinations in accordance with established Disability Benefit Questionnaires provided through the VA. No actual Ophthalmology work will be conducted. Provide vision testing and evaluation of visual conditions.    Refer patients for more specialized evaluation if required for proper evaluation.  Diagnose ocular diseases and injuries.  Ensures that all medical records are correct and maintained  Provision of clinical reporting into Project Medical Director  Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs  Support the clinical excellence framework under direction from the Project Medical Director  Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.   Absolute familiarity with and compliance with company policies and such procedures that are pertinent to the role and to good clinical care, including but not limited to:  Consent, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of healthcare records in adherence to HIPAA/patient confidentiality laws. Clinical staff must ensure that they understand their professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities.  Maintaining and improving clinical quality through audit and quality improvement activity.  Clinical governance. Clinicians should understand their role in the organization’s clinical governance program.  This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.