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Fee Basis providers receive compensation per unit or per procedure, not salary.
No health, life and leave benefits are authorized for Fee Basis providers.
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09/06/2017 to 10/20/2017
$45 - $45 fee basis
FB 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Intermittent
No
VHA-659-17-VB-2008484
479121400
Preferred Experience: Prior Veteran Affairs experience.
*** AMENDED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - TO READ $45 MINIMUM/MAXIMUM SALARY**
** AMENDED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - TO EXTEND CLOSING DATE: 10/20/2017****
The Health Care Center (HCC), Charlotte, NC is seeking a Fee Basis Optometrist to work in one of our multiple facilities to provide coverage on an intermittent schedule. Optometrists must maintain an active knowledge of the patient care process of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the medical center and its clinics, and the medical center records system (CPRS). This shall include using the computerized medical records in a complete and timely manner. The Optometrist shall have knowledge of an abide by Medical Center Bylaws, VHA Rules and Regulations and have a familiarization with existing VA specific clinical guidelines. The Optometrist expected to maintain his/her skills at the highest level in all areas of work which include outpatient clinics and as a consultant. The Optometrist is responsible for assuring quality consultative and follow up care to patients. The Optometrist is to conduct him/herself in a professional and courteous manner at all times. The Optometrist should exercise sensitivity when dealing with patients and their families. In addition, the Optometrist will be expected to use consultants, support services, etc. to help patients with problems outside of the Optometrist's expertise. Assures clinician communication to ensure smooth receipt or transfer of patients. The Optometrist is also required to solve patient complaints at the local level, and if warranted be referred to a supervisor. The Optometrist must promptly respond to calls when contacted. The Optometrist fulfills the requirements for employment and credentials as determined by the Salisbury VA Medical Center. This shall include mandatory and continuing education requirements and maintaining active licensure from a state (s) in the U.S. The Optometrist must demonstrate continuing effort to keep abreast of new medical developments and medical literature. The responsibility to complete timely medical license renewal, credentials and board certification remains with the Optometrist.
TOUR OF DUTY: Coverage on an intermittent schedule, typically Monday - Friday.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements |
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FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS |
Light Lifting (under 15 pounds) Reaching above shoulders Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (up to 2 hours) Standing (up to 6 hours) Ability to rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Both eyes are required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish and shades of colors Hearing (aid permitted Speech and language communication very important |
Working closely with others Working with hands in water (frequent hand washing) |
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G5 Optometrist VA Qualification Standards.
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 position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to
fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents:
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C.V.
VA FORM10-2850: Application for Physician, Dentist, Podiatrist, Optometrist and Chiropractor (Available at http://vaww4.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf(http://vaww4.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850-fill.pdf)
You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 2008484.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
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 Friday, October 20, 2017 to received consideration.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 2008484