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The Optometrists positions are located at the Roseburg VA's Eugene Healthcare Center in Eugene, Oregon.
When you work for VA, you expand your options as a physician. VA fosters a collaborative environment where physicians work with a dedicated team of health care professionals physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, all levels of therapists, and many others to deliver the highest quality of care to our Veterans. From surgery and internal medicine to management, education and research positions, VA offers its physicians a wide range of employment settings and advancement opportunities, as well as the chance to work with one of the largest employers of doctors in the U.S.
VA ensures and encourages a healthy work/life balance by providing physicians with a robust benefits package and fostering an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering:
At the end of the day, VA physicians feel good about their jobs and their ability to balance work and home life, which means our Veterans receive the best care.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Approved.
Permanent Change of Station: Approved
Tour of Duty: Monday thru Friday 8:00a - 4:30p
Learn more about this agency05/24/2017 to 07/19/2017
$85,578 - $154,642 per year
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NOTE: Please read the vacancy announcement carefully. You must apply online or fax your documents.
*Applications will be forwarded to the Service Chief as they are received*
Announcement open until filled.
The Optometrist physician works as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team collaborating with other members of the team to provide medical care to veterans.
The Optometrist is expected to demonstrate advanced competencies and skills in providing
Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs.; light carrying, under 15 lbs.; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (1) hours; standing (2) hours.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
NOTE: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online but may apply via Fax (instructions are below). You may also express your interest, obtain additional information about the position, or seek application assistance by emailing your C.V. to Monica Alvarez HR Specialist (Monica.Alvarez@va.gov)
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 to received consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/470140100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): T1961186
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