Supervisory Optometrist

Locations: Clinton, OK Type:Federal Salary Range:Per Year Open Period:7/25/2024 to 9/30/2024 Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education: Applicants must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at the time the degree was obtained. Must submit a copy of your transcripts. - AND - Licensure: Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Must submit a copy of your license with the expiration date. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12: You must meet one of the following requirements to meet the GS-12 grade level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional experience as an optometrist that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Oversee the work of subordinate staff involved in optometric care services which include preparation of work performance plans, schedules, and work evaluations; Diagnose and treat visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical examination of the eye, adnexa, and surround tissues; Perform clinical and surgical services that require application of advanced instrumentation, procedures, and techniques in the detection and correction of ocular problems; Administer quality improvement program to evaluate quality of care; OR One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Work Type:, Announcement #:IHS-24-OK-12285837-DE