This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. ******RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE*****
Duties of Clinical:- Provides quality, comprehensive vision care services to outpatients and inpatients as assigned- Keeps informed of developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing education, both formal and informal- Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and managing wide range of ophthalmic conditions, many of which are complex- Demonstrates expertise in ophthalmic imaging and interpretation of results- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide integrated care services- Revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet unpredictable changes in workloads and/or deadlines, in order to meet the needs of the Veteran and facility performance targets- Participates in OPPE (Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation) and other peer review activities when requested- Conducts disability/compensation exams when requested- Reviews teleretinal images and makes clinical recommendations.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 4:30pm/ Compressed Tour options Functional Statement Title: Optometrist Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn 208 hours of annual leave each leave year; 8 hours per pay period (which is equivalent of 26 days of annual leave/yr for most positions).
- Full-time employees can carry-over a maximum of 685 hours into each new calendar year (use or lose) Sick Leave: - Full-time employees earn 104 hours each leave year (equivalent of 13 days for most positions).
11 federal Holidays each year with pay; does not come out of your Annual Leave (i.e., paid vacation) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Physical Standards: The employee must possess both fine and gross motor skills to properly operate the ophthalmic equipment.
It requires standing, sitting, walking, and carrying light items. It requires the ability to sit and operate a computer. It requires the ability to push a wheelchair and assist patients in an age-specific manner. It requires the vision to detect fine detail and good listening skills to talk and gather information from the patient. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Participants may receive up to $200,000 towards a qualified loan over a 5-year period.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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amy.ellis1@va.gov · 217-977-9619
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $128000 – $150000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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