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    Optometrist - White River Junction, United States - Veterans Health Administration

    Veterans Health Administration
    Veterans Health Administration White River Junction, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description
    The primary duties & responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:


    Delivering high quality primary eye & vision care services, including outpatient, inpatient & emergency care; and rehabilitative care as needed.

    Practicing full-scope medical optometry, to the extent of optometric licensure & clinical privileges; including examining for & prescribing corrective lens, ordering diagnostic imaging & laboratory studies; preparing referrals for diagnosis, treatment & management of systemic & ocular conditions revealed through optometric examination, including collaboration with other medical specialties when appropriate.

    Providing patient & family education regarding ocular health issues and the risks, benefits and alternative treatments regarding optometric care, in a manner that is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

    Collaborating with other optometrists, ophthalmologists, health technicians & administrators to facilitate operations within the service to meet common goals.

    Performing the administrative components of patient care management, including timely completion of progress notes, consults & encounters for all patients.

    Participating in after-hour call duties (WHEN hours).

    Participating in the training of optometry students and residents, as well as medical students & residents rotating through the WRJ VA hospital.

    This includes, but is not limited to, serving as a clinical preceptor, attending weekly journal club/case discussions, and assisting with other didactic requirements.

    Adhering to hospital clinical privileges, optometric accrediting agencies, medical staff by-laws, rules, policies and regulations, including semi-annual Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).

    The incumbent is to have a high level of flexibility & commitment to meet the dynamic needs of an evolving patient care system.

    Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Communicates and treats customers in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. Provides the customer with high quality Eye Care services according to VA and community standards. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

    VA offers a comprehensive
    total rewards package
    .


    Work Schedule:
    Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, compressed work schedules may be considered.

    Compressed/Flexible
    :
    May be Available.

    Telework
    :
    Available

    Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position.

    Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
    :
    Not Authorized

    Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
    :
    Not Authorized


    Financial Disclosure Report:
    Not Required


    Notifications:
    This position is in the Excepted Service.

    This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.

    This position is covered by special salary pay.

    Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.


    Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.

    Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
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