Job Description

Matrix Providers - Caring for America's military family.

Not just leading the way, but leading the industry. Your success is our business.

We are hiring a Clinical Optometrist to join our team of talented medical professionals, to conduct a one-time, non-treatment Veteran Disability Exams in Knoxville, TN.

• Employment Status: Independent Contractor
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
• Schedule: Flexible PRN/Part-Time, 1-4 days per month.

Requirements: The Clinical Optometrist must have and meet the following.

• Actively hold valid and unrestricted licensure as an Optometrist
• Must be a qualified licensed Optometrist.
• Certification: Have an active and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• All on-site staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated per CDC and state guidelines.
• Prior VA or compensation exam experience is a plus but not required.

• Review pertinent medical history documentation and provide one-time, non-treatment compensation and pensions exams for Veterans.
• The Optometrist will capture responses during the exam through a web-based examination form(s); all documentation will be completed electronically. Completed exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for disability award determinations.
• Comprehensive eye exam to evaluate for loss of vision, glaucoma, injury to the eye, etc.
• Visual Field Testing may be required; equipment will be supplied.

Matrix Providers will never request any form of payment from candidates in exchange for consideration for employment. Furthermore, all communication from Matrix Providers will be conducted exclusively through official Matrix Providers email addresses. Any correspondence from alternative email addresses should be considered fraudulent.

Matrix Providers is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please see https://matrixproviders.com/accessibility-eeo-disclaimer To learn more about our Benefits Packages, please see https://matrixproviders.com/benefits

Matrix Providers endeavors to make www.matrixproviders.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please get in touch with our Recruiting Hotline Number, 1-877-807-8277, TTY LINE, 385-722-8109. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.