Optometrist (Clinical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso Texas. The Optometrist (Clinical) will examine and treat vision disorders, provide comprehensive eye care, and work within the Army Medical Department.

Requirements include a Doctor of Optometry degree, NBEO licensure, and a current, unrestricted license to practice optometry in the United States; one year of specialized experience or completion of a residency is also required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted optometry license in the U.S.
• One year of specialized optometry experience or residency.

Skills

Optometry license

Patient care

Communication

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso Texas.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Optometrist (Clinical):

• Degree: 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.
• In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
• Experience: One year of specialized experience as an optometrist which includes examining and treating patients with visual disorders and/or diseases. 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.