Summary The C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center Surgical Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Optometrist. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. Positions are located in Port Charlotte and Cape Coral locations. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and a recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized. Responsibilities The Staff Optometrist is an independent practitioner responsible for patient care activities in the Eye Clinic, planning, coordination and exercising professional judgment in diagnosing the full range of complex optometric conditions as well as planning and executing the necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in the treatment objective. The Optometrist is professionally and clinically responsible to the Chief of Eye Service and Chief of Surgery for clinical and ...