Optometrist (Clinical) Specialist

2 days ago

Fort Sill, United States Defense Health Agency Full time
About the Position

This position is with the Defense Health Agency, located at Fort Sill, OK. The job is an open continuous announcement, with multiple vacancies existing and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

Job Summary

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service. The job is open to the public, U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform comprehensive visual and ocular examinations of all types of patients.
  • Treat a full range of visual problems and ocular diseases.
  • Provide consultative services to the medical staff and others as needed.
  • Diagnose any visual anomaly and specified pathologic conditions of the ocular adnexa and the eye.
  • Assist in medical profiling of basic trainees and other service members.
Requirements
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Basic Requirements for Optometrist (Clinical): 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. AND License: Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NEBO) 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of professional experience as an optometrist which includes examining patients, diagnosing visual disorders or diseases, and/or identifying treatment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). OR Residency: One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone, no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

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