Optometrist (Clinical) GS-0662-12

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA•Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

19d•$88,621 - $116,362•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for a Civilian Optometrist (Clinical). Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Requirements

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.
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.
Have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NEBO) examinations.
One year of professional experience as an optometrist which includes examining patients, diagnosing visual disorders and/or diseases, and identifying treatment.
No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Responsibilities

Serve as a professional clinical optometrist within Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF) for the Defense Health Agency (DHA), including Warfighter Refractive Surgery Centers, vision centers, and eye clinics.
Support DoD workforce readiness and the provision of diagnostic and preventive care services provided in a highly specialized area of optometry, specifically that of military clinical management and the delivery of expert military vision care.
Serves as a primary care provider for patients seeking ocular/vision care and is an essential member of the interdisciplinary military medical team.
Provide comprehensive professional optometric services to active-duty military personnel, military families, and other eligible beneficiaries.
Independently apply advanced technology, neuro-visual testing and traditional evaluation methods.
Performs military vision screening and determines fitness for military duties, including accession for military services, qualification for special military duties, and fitness for military duty after eye injury or surgery.
Determines the accommodative, refractive and binocular status of the eyes, and scope of visual function in general to determine the proper applications of lenses to accommodate patients’ needs.
Diagnoses and manages vision clarity problems.