# Optometric Examiner - Veteran Disability Evaluations (OD / MD)

**Company:** [Pro Med Healthcare Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rQ9pTurSkJYzUsg3D7WfkH.md)
**Location:** Columbus, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** WH Staffing

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## Description

**Optometric Examiner**

**Location:** Columbus, GA

**Schedule**: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

**Job Type:** Full-time

**About the Role**

Review medical history documentation and conduct one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension evaluations for U.S. Veterans. You will document findings electronically via a web portal to assist the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in disability award determinations. This is a non-treating, non-prescribing, in-person assessment role.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Review order requests, military service records, prior exams, and medical history.
    
-   Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and Medical Opinions (MOs) through an EMR system during exams.
    
-   Explain the evaluation process and confirm claimed conditions with each Veteran.
    
-   Administer and interpret visual field testing as required.
    
-   Finalize and submit completed chart documentation within 24–48 hours post-exam.

## Requirements

-   Active, unrestricted license as a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) or Doctor of Ophthalmology (M.D.).
    
-   Proficiency with EMR platforms, web portals, and standard computer applications.
    
-   Strong clinical communication, critical thinking, and time management skills.
    
-   Commitment to providing professional, compassionate service to Veterans.
    

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Prior clinical practice experience.
    
-   Previous experience performing VA disability or Compensation & Pension (C&P) evaluations.