Optometrist (Low Vision Optometrist - Surgical Service) Job in Richmond - 98220764 - ZA94FN0B5MYWM

Job Title:
Optometrist (Low Vision Optometrist - Surgical Service)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationSub

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
11-25

SALARY RANGE:

TO BE DETERMINED BY THE OPTOMETRIST COMPENSATION PANEL BASED ON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 31, 2011 to Monday, August 01, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:VP-0662-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
0001 vacancies - Richmond, Virginia

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED UNDER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVES MAY BE OFFERED.

Become a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans. We are an employer of choice who is a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you. Go to http://www.va.gov/ for more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a 427-bed tertiary care facility closely affiliated with the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System/Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine. We are a teaching hospital, with modern technology that supports our education and research mission. Comprehensive healthcare is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care. Expertise is available in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, hematology/oncology, dialysis, cardiology, endocrinology (Center of Excellence), dentistry, largest spinal cord injury center in the VA system, and hospice.The medical center has three (3) community-based outpatient clinics located in Charlottesville, Emporia and Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Additional Duty Location Info:
0001 vacancies - Richmond, Virginia

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia is actively seeking a full-time Optometrist (Low Vision Optometrist).The incumbent will provide evaluations and follow up to patients with visual disorders and/or low vision in the Polytrauma Unit, the VISOR (Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation) program and the Eye Clinic.These include patients with brain trauma, multiple neurological deficits and patients with various ocular disorders.The incumbent will participate and collaborate in the interdisciplinary plan of care for these patients.The incumbent will also perform routine eye examinations on new and follow-up patients, consult triage and medical refills in the Eye Clinic.In addition, the incumbent will provide staff/resident education.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must possess 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.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the U.S. or District of Columbia.

Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by U.S.C. 7402(d)and 7405(f).

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.


BENEFITS:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA

OTHER INFORMATION:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.


HOW TO APPLY:

Indicate vacancy announcement 11-25 on your application.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Mail completed application package to Larry D. James, HR Specialist (05S2), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, Virginia  23249.

(1) VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, and Optometrists and current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf

(2) OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment  

http://www.vacareers.va.gov/jobs_download/of0306.pdf

(3) Copy of most recent evaluation/proficiency report (if applicable).

(4) Current Federal employees must submit most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that indicates current status.

(5) Copy of current licensure and board certifications.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Larry D. James, HR Specialist
Phone: 804-675-5000, ext. 3523
Email: larry.james@va.gov Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1201 Broad Rock Road
Human Resources Management Service
Richmond, VA 23249
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.