Optometrist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • El Paso, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This Optometrist position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The optometrist diagnoses and treats visual anomalies and specified pathologic conditions of the ocular adnexa and eye; provides eye and vision consultative services to medical staff and others as needed; independently manages and treats conditions and diseases within the optometric scope of practice; treats minor eye and adnexa pathology using therapeutic drugs; and monitors the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment and instruments.

The position requires a Doctor of Optometry degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education when the degree was obtained, passing National Board of Examiners in Optometry examinations, and a current, full, unrestricted U.S. optometry license. Applicants must also have either one year of specialized optometrist experience examining and treating patients with visual disorders or diseases, or one year of completed residency training in an accredited institution.

Employment is subject to background and personnel security investigations, influenza vaccination or an approved exemption, pre-employment and random drug testing, immunization screening, tuberculosis testing, and professional credential requirements. The employee must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification. Direct patient-contact positions require Hepatitis B immunization. A one-year probationary period applies, and direct deposit is required.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examinations.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Either one year of specialized experience as an optometrist examining and treating patients with visual disorders and/or diseases, or one year of completed residency training in an institution accredited for such training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Must complete required background and personnel security investigations, pre-employment screening and random drug testing, immunization screening, and tuberculosis testing.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required unless a recognized exemption is provided.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited institution.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat visual anomalies and specified pathologic conditions of the ocular adnexa and eye.
• Provide eye and vision consultative services to medical staff and others as needed.
• Independently manage and treat conditions and diseases within the optometric scope of practice.
• Treat minor pathology of the eye and adnexa using therapeutic drugs.
• Monitor the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment and instruments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree