Staff Optometrist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an experienced Optometrist at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare, Vero Beach location. The role emphasizes quality care standards, collaboration within a growing medical center, and contribution to an affiliated VA academic hospital program.

Excellent communication and teamwork are essential; relocation incentives may apply. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: reimbursement of relocation expenses may be available.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school or college.
• Active, full, unrestricted optometry license in the U.S. or District of Columbia.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must pass a pre-employment exam.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare at the Vero Beach location is seeking an experienced and dynamic Optometrist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must meet the following basic qualifications.

• Citizenship. Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Education. Must have 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. 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 Licensure or Registration.
• Licensure or Registration. You must possess an active, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia; and to maintain a current registration in your State of licensure if this is a requirement of the particular State.
• English Language Proficiency. Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Physical Standards. Must pass a pre-employment examination. See below for additional information.

GRADE DETERMINATIONS

• 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. Meets the requirements in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) below:
  • (1) 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.
  • (2) The optometrist at this level has successfully passed the examinations of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry
  • (3) Has achieved a high level of professional attainment
• Senior Grade. Meets the requirements for Intermediate grade and the requirements in paragraphs (1) and (2) below:
  • (1) 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.
  • (2) 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. Meets the requirements for Senior grade and must demonstrate a sustained very high level of professional performance with evidence of exceptional professional and/or administrative development by the following:
  • (1) Has assumed substantial professional and/or administrative responsibilities in which the individual is expected to fully advise and make professional clinical and educational recommen