Staff Optometrist
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System is hiring two staff optometrists at its Vero Beach location in Florida, part of the Veterans Health Administration. You would diagnose and treat eye conditions in veterans, and the job is full-time day work with up to 25% travel. This is an open continuous announcement, so applicants are referred on a regular basis.
It may close early. Yes. The announcement may close before the listed closing date if the positions are filled another way.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
- VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, although non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans and certain family members may claim veterans' preference.
What you would do
- Diagnose complex eye conditions and plan treatment programs.
- Conduct routine eye exams and prescribe glasses.
- Manage eye conditions such as diabetes, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
- Order and review diagnostic tests, and refer patients when needed.
- Work with Optometry and Ophthalmology teams to care for veterans.
- Help teach and supervise optometric externship programs.
Do you qualify for VM?
With experience: For full grade, you need two years of optometric practice or one year of approved residency. For intermediate grade, you need four years of practice (or one year of residency) plus passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry exams and a high level of professional achievement.
With education: You need a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited school or college of optometry approved by the VA Secretary.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Active, full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a U.S. state, territory or D.C.
- Current registration in your state, if your state requires it
How to apply well
What to send:
- C.V. and/or resume (required)
- Most recent SF-50 showing you are a current permanent VA or federal employee, if applicable
- DD-214 showing discharge type, if claiming veterans' preference
- SF-15 with supporting proof, if claiming 10-point preference
- Proof of eligibility, if claiming sole survivorship preference
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, and your application, resume and documents will be verified. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration, and preference goes to eligible veterans when qualifications are about equal.
Tips for this job:
- Submit a resume or C.V.; the two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position.
- If you are a veteran, claim preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214.
- If you cannot apply online before the closing date, contact Jami Arnt at jami.arnt@va.gov and include announcement number CBTC-13106048-27-JA.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Supervisors may assign various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility and patient care needs.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expense reimbursement may be available under agency policy, and recruitment incentives are authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
- Background and security investigation
- Pre-employment physical exam
- Required seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Online onboarding with acceptable ID; driver's licenses must be REAL ID compliant
- Possible probationary period
- Physical ability to lift up to 44 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $72,553 – $186,854 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- VM · VA medical and dental
- Location
- Vero Beach, Florida
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 2
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- 25% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Optometrist (0662)
- Announcement
- CBTC-13106048-27-JA
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