Optometrist (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Benning, GA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital; Fort Benning, GA. Department of Medicine Optometry Service. This is Part-Time position that will work 16 hours per week. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• US Citizens
• 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.
• 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.
• One year of professional experience as an optometrist which includes examining and treating patients with visual disorders and/or ocular diseases, monitors the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment and instruments, and annotates patient records through computer entry or physical examination forms.
• One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Treats cases involving ocular pathology and injury in accordance with approved credentialing by the organization's credentials committees.
• Examines, diagnoses, manages, and treats a full range of eye and visual problems and ocular diseases.
• Treats cases involving ocular pathology and injury in accordance with approved credentialing by the organization's credentials committees.
• Diagnoses and treats any visual anomaly and specified pathologic conditions of the ocular adnexa and the eye.
• Serves as Vision Conservation Officer performing a variety of duties as they relate to the Vision Conservation Program that deal with the eye protection and eye injuries of service members and civilian workers.
• Monitors the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment and instruments.
• Initiates request for needed replacement and new equipment IAW hospital policy.
• Acts as the Chief, Optometry Service and/or the Chief of the Optometry Clinic in their absence.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level