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Fee Basis Optometrist

Department of Veterans Affairs - Kernersville, North Carolina

Posted Jun 1, 2026

Benefits

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$81,444 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+6.9% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Healthcare From the posting source
Seniority
Mid From the posting source

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Where they hire

Hires in: NC From the posting source

About this role

Fee Basis Optometrist Kernersville, North Carolina Summary The fee-basis optometrist, provides direct comprehensive eye care services for outpatients with limited inpatient care. This position is located in Kernersville Health Care Center (HCC), North Carolina. A Fee-Basis Appointment in VHA is a flexible, non-standard appointment allowing qualified healthcare providers to deliver direct patient care for specific services. They're paid per service, at pre-determined rates based on local market benchmarks, and their pay is subject to annual caps. Duties What is Fee Basis: "Fee basis" in a work context typically means being paid a fixed amount for a specific task or project, rather than an hourly wage or a fixed salary. This method of payment is often used for certain professional or administrative employees, or for independent contractors. The fee is agreed upon in advance and covers the entire scope of work, regardless of the time it takes to complete. ** FEE BASIS** Clinical: The fee-basis appointed optometrist provides high-quality patient care to outpatients, and limited inpatient care if assigned. Remains updated with the latest developments in managing and treating ocular diseases through continuing medical education and active state licensure as credentialed and privileged through SBY VA HCS. Integrates patient care activities within the Optometry Service and collaborates with other patient care programs of the medical center and the community as applicable. Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients. Adapts schedules and assignments to meet frequent, unpredictable changes in workload and deadlines. Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving treatment plans,

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