Optometrists / Full-Time

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. * RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE Responsibilities Duties of Clinical:- Provides quality, comprehensive vision care services to outpatients and inpatients as assigned- Keeps informed of developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing education, both formal and informal- Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and managing wide range of ophthalmic conditions, many of which are complex- Demonstrates expertise in ophthalmic imaging and interpretation of results- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide integrated care services- Revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet unpredictable changes in workloads and/or deadlines, in order to meet the needs of the Veteran and facility performance targets- Participates in OPPE (Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation) and other peer review activities when requested- Conducts disability/compensation exams when requested- Reviews teleretinal images and makes clinical recommendations. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 4:30pm/ Compressed Tour options Functional Statement Title: Optometrist Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn 208 hours of annual leave each leave year; Full-time employees can carry-over a maximum of 685 hours into each new calendar year (use or lose) Sick Leave: - Full-time employees earn 104 hours each leave year (equivalent of 13 days for most positions). 11 federal Holidays each year with pay; paid vacation) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Physical Standards: The employee must possess both fine and gross motor skills to properly operate the ophthalmic equipment. It requires the ability to sit and operate a computer. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Degree of Doctor of Optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure and Registration. Optometrists must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry, and maintain a current registration in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia that requires successful passage of all parts of National Board of Examiners in Optometry intended for basic licensure. The Optometrist must maintain current registration in the state of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residency Training or Comparable Experience. Optometrists must have successfully completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of VA in an accredited post-graduate training program, or have comparable experience, as described below:(Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.