A housing subsidy of up to $782 per pay period without out dependents or $942 with dependents may be available. This position is located at the Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, MT. The purpose of this position is to provide direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic medical optometric care to individuals. This position reports to the Supervisory Optometrist.

Duties

Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases, i.e., glaucoma, related systemic condition related to diabetes, high blood, thyroid, sexually transmitted diseases and rheumatologic conditions and visual and ocular problems, neuromuscular impairments or anomalies of binocular function. Communicate medical eye care with other medical professionals concerning ocular conditions and interpretation of vision testing. Use various equipment and devises for optometry and ophthalmology services. Provide specialty services, clinics and community based screenings to school age children, individuals prone to diabetic retinopathy, low vision, contact lenses, geriatric and special needs patients.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education Applicants must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (external link) (NBEO) examinations and possess 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. Basic Requirements for GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) level, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training; or One year of professional experience as an optometrist that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing thefollowing type of work and/or tasks: Examples of Specialized Experience including, but not limited to: Provide technical guidance to optometry staff; review and/or revise policies and procedures; assist with quality assurance activities, etc.; Document history including complaint, relevant symptoms, treatment and referral; Examine eyes using observation, pharmaceutical agents and instruments to determine visual perception, acuity, coordination and focus; Operate optometric diagnostic and treatment instruments and equipment. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/.

Contacts

• Address Blackfeet Service Unit PO Box 760 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 US
• Name: Kaycee Neal
• Phone: 4062477217
• Email: [email protected]