Optometrist

About the role

In this role, you will support vital healthcare operations that ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care. Your work directly supports patient services and community well-being.

Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures.
• Provides comprehensive primary eye care, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases and disorders.
• Provides emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Requirements

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optometry from an accredited program.
• A passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations.
• A current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Skills

Specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtaining in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

• Provided primary eye care services by performing comprehensive ocular examinations.
• Developed treatment plans, prescribed corrective lenses and therapeutic medications.
• Evaluated and managed patients presenting with acute and chronic eye diseases.

Benefits

The Indian Health Service offers a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

Pay

The pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Schedule

Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary.

Travel

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Additional Information

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A service agreement will be required.