Dr. Paul Schifanella
Staff Optometrist · Department Of Veterans Affairs
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Dr. Paul Schifanella is a Staff Optometrist, currently affiliated with Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Helena, AL. As a optometrist, Dr. Schifanella contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Helena, AL. They have been with Department Of Veterans Affairs for 13 years. Dr. Schifanella holds academic credentials, including OD and BS, from Northeastern State University and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Core competencies include Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Eyewear, Pediatrics, Sunglasses. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Helena, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. Paul Schifanella is one of them.
- 116 optometrists are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 2,228 contacts at Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical optometrist compensation in AL: $84,000 – $154,000 (median $115,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of optometrists in AL: Eyecare Associates Inc. (10), Myeyedr. (7), Eyecare Associates (5).
- 16% of optometrists in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 71% of optometrists in AL have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting optometrist
Healthcare professionals with optometrist expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. Paul Schifanella is based in Helena, AL. They are currently affiliated with Department Of Veterans Affairs.
Dr. Paul Schifanella specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Staff Optometrist.
Dr. Paul Schifanella currently works at Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 13 years.
Dr. Paul Schifanella attended Northeastern State University and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
optometrists in AL typically earn $84,000 to $154,000 annually, with a median of $115,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.