Optometrist

Full Job Description

The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series.

For more information, --**refer to the Required Documents section below** Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Optometrist Basic Requirements Education. 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:(1)Approved residencies are those with accredited or within pre-accredited status by the ACOE, in the list published for the year the residency was completed.OR(2)Two years of licensed clinical optometric practice in the United States consisting of active involvement in the management of medically complex patients.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Major Duties:

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, when requested Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 4:30pm Functional Statement Title: Optometrist Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Paid Time Off: Part-time employees earn 1 hour for every 10 hours worked and can carry over a maximum of 240 hours 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 standing, sitting, walking, and carrying light items. It requires the ability to sit and operate a computer.

It requires the ability to push a wheelchair and assist patients in an age-specific manner.

It requires the vision to detect fine detail and good listening skills to talk and gather information from the patient.