Optometrist JVN Clinical

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This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye disease to include but not limited to glaucoma as well as diagnose and facilitate the management of related systemic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid, sexually transmitted diseases, and rheumatologic conditions
• Interpretation of telemedicine images of the retina and images of the external and ocular adnexa
• Teleconsultation to provide diagnostic results and recommendations
• Participation in telemedicine research studies as part of a national team
• Advising members of the medical staff concerning ocular conditions and the interpretation of vision
• Receiving referrals from other health care professionals for specialty consultation and continued management of ocular disease
• Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical examination of the eye and adnexa examination of the eye and adnexa;
• Gaining proficiency in the use of new biomedical devices and equipment in optometry and ophthalmology to ensure that services provided are consistent with the standard of care accepted by medical community at large
• Treatment of visual disorders through prescription of corrective lenses (to include contact lenses) and vision training and pharmacological means; Treatment of unusual and /or complex visual and ocular disorders through the application of advanced optometric techniques;

• Maintains clinical competence through self-study, review of professional journals, attending continuing education and through personal contacts with the medical community.

• Keeps timely and appropriate medical records in compliance with professional, Service Unit, Phoenix Area and other applicable guidelines

• Develops and implements new research projects pertinent to Service Unit population, securing necessary clearances from the Institutional Review Board.

• Provides community-based screening programs including Head Start and Kindergarten school screenings and screenings fir diabetic retinopathy

• Provides specialty services and clinics per program directives and need, including, but not limited to the following: low vision, contact lenses, geriatric and special needs patients.

• IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
• The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
• Physical Demands: The work involves walking, sitting, standing, reaching and bending in the assessment and treatment of patients.