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Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is one of the largest integrated health care systems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and includes facilities in Temple, Waco, and Austin, TX. Community-Based Outpatient Clinics are located in Brownwood, Cedar Park, Palestine, and Bryan-College Station.
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11/07/2017 to 11/21/2017
$60,210 - $155,073 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - site visits and conferences; occasional coverage in Temple
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Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Part-time - Part Time 40 hours
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AG3818088-Jad-2016844-BU
481181200
The Low Vision Optometrist is responsible for functioning as a full member of the Blind Rehabilitation Center's multidisciplinary treatment team. The Low Vision Optometrist will be located within an inpatient blind rehabilitation setting at the Doris Miller VA campus in Waco, TX. The Low Vision Optometrist participates on an interdisciplinary team responsible for the total rehabilitation process of their assigned patients. This includes evaluating patient needs, developing an individualized treatment plan, implementing this plan, and recommending sensory aids and prosthetic equipment.
Tour of Duty: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm alternating two to three working days per week for a total of 40 hours per pay period.
The Low Vision Staff Optometrist will be responsible for the following tasks:
Other Duties:
This is a Bargaining Unit position.
Physical Requirements:
Requires moderate lifting (15-44) pounds,
pulling, pushing, reaching over shoulder, use of fingers, walking, standing,
kneeling, and bending.
Basic Requirements:
Education: 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.
Approved schools are:
(1) United States and Canadian schools or colleges of optometry listed as
accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American
Optometric Association, in the list published for the year in which the
course of study was completed.
(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of
a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the
District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
Preferred Experience:
Completion of a Low Vision Residency
Clinical low vision experience in a multi-disciplinary setting
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Grade Determinations:
Associate Grade. None beyond the basic requirements.
Full Grade. Two years of optometric practice or its equivalent. One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice. Candidate must have demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical optometric diagnosis and treatment for all the most prevalent types of vision dysfunctions and the detection and referral of patients with ocular disease or ocular manifestations of systemic disease.
Intermediate Grade. Meets the requirements above and:
1. Four years of optometric practice or its equivalent. One year of approved residency training or its creditable equivalent acceptable to the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association is acceptable in lieu of 2 years of practice.
2. The optometrist at this level has successfully passed the examinations of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and has attained either of the following:
· The stature that would warrant appointment at the clinical instructor or higher level at a school or college of optometry.
· The professional ability and personal attributes which have merited significant recognition by a recognized professional organization, such as election to a Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry.
3. Has achieved a high level of professional attainment as illustrated by 1 or more of the following examples:
· Is a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of unusual and complicated visual dysfunctions. Typically, in this capacity serves as a consultant to optometrist and other professionals in other health facilities or provides expert clinical services in such areas as the partially sighted or contact lenses for aphasics.
· Has assumed responsibility for a multi-faceted optometric program including clinical research and/or training requiring a high degree of competence and skill in developing innovative and new and advanced instrumentation and treatment techniques. Typically, the program is in an educationally affiliated health care facility having an optometric training program of moderate scope involving liaison with other medical services and affiliated schools.
· Has played a significant part in the conduct of vision research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity which required novel approaches and which resulted in answers to important questions or important changes in existing methods and techniques. Publications authored by the optometrist are of considerable value to others in the individual's field. Typically, overall contributions are recognized by serving on important committees or other bodies in the profession.
· Has had full responsibility for carrying out an optometric training program of significant size in which the optometrist has been responsible for maintaining liaison with the affiliated school and other educational institutions and professional or scientific organizations. Innovative approaches in development of curriculum and course content and in expanding and improving the educational program have been displayed by the individual.
Senior Grade. Meets the requirements for Intermediate grade and the requirements below:
1. The optometrist at this level possesses such academic stature as would warrant a faculty appointment of a professional level in an approved school or college of optometry.
2. Has demonstrated recognized superior professional attainment as evidenced by one or more of the following examples:
· Has served as a team leader in attacking major optometric problems affecting the continued provision of quality care health services at a VISN, statewide, or national level. There is such confidence in the optometrist at this level that there is unusual support of the individual's recommendations and conclusions.
· Has had responsibility for carrying out a major optometric program segment on a national level.
· Has conducted high level studies in a difficult area of vision research which has contributed to a substantial advance in the health field, with important professional publications.
Chief Grade. Meets the requirements for Senior grade and must demonstrate a sustained very high level of professional performance with evidence of exceptional professional and/or administrative development by the following:
1. Has assumed substantial professional and/or administrative responsibilities in which the individual is expected to fully advise and make professional clinical and educational recommendations as to courses of action on problems and considerations of national scope in all areas of optometry. Typically, the optometrist at this level has had responsibility for a major optometric program segment on a nationwide basis and has been consistently called upon to represent the organization in an authoritative manner in matters dealing with development of new and/or revised concepts and programs having a major impact upon the academic, medical, and optometric communities.
2. Outstanding professional attainment. Examples of such attainment are:
a. Achievement of outstanding results in research which are regarded as having a major impact on advancing the field.
b. Significant number of noteworthy publications in professional journals.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-5 OPTOMETRIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
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.
After all applications have been reviewed, the best qualified personnel will be contacted for in person (or telephonic, based on geographical location) interviews.
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 utilized 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.
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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 to received consideration.
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The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is
seeking a part time (20 hours a week) Low Vision Optometrist to provide low
vision services in support of the Continuum of Care of Visually Impaired
Veterans.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 2016844
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?