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Staff Optometrist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
The staff optometrist for all Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System eye clinics provides comprehensive eye care to include but not limited to the management of eye disease, consultations, and emergency triage services during daytime hours. This clinic also serves as a training site for optometry students with educational affiliations at UAB School of Optometry.
What You'll Do
- →This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled.
- →Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement.
- →Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.
- →Provides quality patient care by consistently demonstrating expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients.
- →Provides other clinical services as assigned consistent with clinical privileges as assigned by the Chief of Eye Section or local Supervisory Optometrist.
- →Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services and quality improvement as assigned by the Eye Section Chief, Supervisor Optometrist, or Chief of Optometry.
- →Stays informed of the latest developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education, both formal and informal.
- →Participates as a peer reviewer when requested during consultations.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓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.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
- ✓Preferred Experience: Completion of Residency Program Experience in Ocular Disease 5 years of verified practice Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Personality Fit
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