- as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement
- Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met
- Education
- A degree of doctor of optometry resulting from a course of education in optometry
- The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
- Licensure
- Applicants must be licensed to practice optometry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
- Optometrists are required to possess full and unrestricted licensure
- Health Professional Trainees pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met
- English Language Proficiency
- Optometrists appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C
- 7402(d), and 7407(d)
- Associate Grade
- None beyond the basic requirements
- Full Grade
- Two years of optometric practice or its equivalent
- One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice
- Candidate must have demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical optometric diagnosis and treatment for all the most prevalent types of vision dysfunctions and the detection and referral of patients with ocular disease or ocular manifestations of systemic disease
- Intermediate Grade
- Four years of optometric practice or its equivalent
- One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of 2 years of practice
- The optometrist at this level has successfully passed the examinations of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and has attained either of the following: The stature that would warrant appointment at the clinical instructor or higher level at a school or college of optometry
- The professional ability and personal attributes which have merited significant recognition by a recognized professional organization, such as election to a Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry
- Has achieved a high level of professional attainment as illustrated by one or more of the following examples: Is a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of unusual and complicated visual dysfunctions
- Typically, in this capacity serves as a consultant to optometrist and other professionals in other health facilities or provides expert clinical services in such areas as the partially sighted or contact lenses for aphasics
- Has assumed responsibility for a multi-faceted optometric program including clinical research and/or training requiring a high degree of competence and skill in developing innovative and new and advanced instrumentation and treatment techniques
- Typically, the program is in an educationally affiliated health care facility having an optometric training program of moderate scope involving liaison with other medical services and affiliated schools
- Has played a significant part in the conduct of vision research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity which required novel approaches and which resulted in answers to important questions or important changes in existing methods and techniques
- Publications authored by the optometrist are of considerable value to others in the individual's field
- Typically, overall contributions are recognized by serving on important committees or other bodies in the profession
- Has had full responsibility for carrying out an optometric training program of significant size in which the optometrist has been responsible for maintaining liaison with the affiliated school and other educational institutions and professional or scientific organizations
- Innovative approaches in development of curriculum and course content and in expanding and improving the educational program have been displayed by the individual
- Senior Grade
- The optometrist at this level possesses such academic stature as would warrant a faculty appointment of a professional level in an approved school or college of optometry
- Has demonstrated recognized superior professional attainment as evidenced by one or more of the following examples: Has served as a team leader in attacking major optometric problems affecting the continued provision of quality care health services at a VISN, statewide, or national level
- There is such confidence in the optometrist at this level that there is unusual support of the individual's recommendations and conclusions
- Has had responsibility for carrying out a major optometric program segment on a national level
- Has conducted high level studies in a difficult area of vision research which has contributed to a substantial advance in the health field, with important professional publications
- Chief Grade
- Has assumed substantial professional and/or administrative responsibilities in which the individual is expected to fully advise and make professional clinical and educational recommendations as to courses of action on problems and considerations of national scope in all areas of optometry
- Typically, the optometrist at this level has had responsibility for a major optometric program segment on a nationwide basis and has been consistently called upon to represent the organization in an authoritative manner in matters dealing with development of new and/or revised concepts and programs having a major impact upon the academic, medical, and optometric communities
- Outstanding professional attainment
- Examples of such attainment are: Achievement of outstanding results in research which are regarded as having a major impact on advancing the field
- Significant number of noteworthy publications in professional journals
- The full performance level of this vacancy is Chief
- The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of Associate to Chief.
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Optometrist - Pittsburgh, United States - Veterans Health Administration
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Description
Summary The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is seeking a Full time, Permanent, Optometrist.The Optometrist will diagnose, treat and manage disorders and diseases of the ocular structures as well as diagnoses related to systemic conditions.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet theBasic Requirements:
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Approved schools are:
(1) United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed OR, (2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure
Preferred Experience:
Evidence of successful clinical practice Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G5,
Qualification Standard Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates
Meets all the requirements below:
The primary purpose of the position is to assure professional responsibility for provision of optometric services and to conduct eye examinations to determine visual efficiency and performance by means of instrumentation and observation Uses both routine and advanced optometric procedures and techniques in the performance of ocular and visual evaluations.
Performs external and internal examinations of the eyes and refers suspected and detected pathology to the appropriate medical specialist. Determines refractive errors and prescribes appropriate treatment for these and other visual problems. Prescribes appropriate lenses to correct various errors of refraction. Prescribes telescopic or other subnormal vision aids as needed. Plans clinical schedules in collaboration with support staff.Cover Eye Clinic and/or CBOC location clinics when there is a provider vacancy, urgent need, or increased patient wait time.
Serves as consultant to and liaison with physicians, ophthalmologists and other professionals concerning ocular or visual manifestations of systemic disease or medication, or problems that may arise during the treatment of patients with ocular pathology.
Other duties as assigned, based upon organizational needs. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Work Schedule:
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday -Friday Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Award approval and program compliance is centrally managed by the Education Loan Repayment Services (ELRS) team within the VHA Workforce Management and Consulting Office.
Award amounts and program approval are determined after a complete application is approved by ELRS Program Manager as the delegated authority for EDRP management.
Learn more.EDRP Authorized:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided"