Optometrist (Clinical) Specialist

This position is located at the Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC), located in Polacca, Arizona. The incumbent functions as an independent primary eye care provider, performing the full range of professional optometric physician duties.

• Examine, diagnose, treat diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases, as well as diagnose and facilitate the management of related systemic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid, sexually transmitted diseases, and rheumatologic conditions.
• Treat visual disorders through the prescription of corrective lenses (including contact lenses) and vision training and pharmacological means.
• Provide primary and specialized optometric care and services to a wide array of unusual vision hazards, such as chemicals, explosives, toxic substances, flying particles, or otherwise harmful radiations.
• Develop new methods of protection or prevention of these hazards.
• Keep timely and appropriate medical records in compliance with professional, facility, Phoenix Area, and other applicable guidelines.
• Function as a preceptor/clinical educator for formal optometry internship and/or residency program in collaboration with the Residency Coordinator and associated College of Optometry.

• Must pass a pre-employment examination.
• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
• Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957, and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.
• The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GS-11: Applicants who meet the above basic requirements qualify for GS-11 grade level.

GS-12: In addition to the requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) level, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training;

or

One year of professional experience as an optometrist that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of professional experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Experience in providing technical guidance to optometry staff; reviewing and/or revising policies and procedures; assisting with quality assurance activities, etc.

Experience in hospital-based optometry includes the diagnosis and management of ametropias, ocular infections, ocular inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, dry eye conditions, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, ocular trauma, and binocular dysfunctions; and operating optometric diagnostic and treatment instruments and equipment.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.