Optometrist - Chief of Optometry Service

<p>The Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC Optometry Service provides full-scope eye care in an outpatient setting. Optometrists within this service provide comprehensive eye care including the management of eye disease, consultations, and emergency and on-call services. They also perform related administrative duties as well as academic and research functions in support of eye care services.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Chief of Optometry Service is the primary supervisor for the service and is responsible for a multitude of administrative duties including but not limited to performance evaluations, certification of timecards, labor mapping and participation in various committees/councils for the facility and/or VISN. Duties include by are not limited to the following: Clinical Provides quality patient care to outpatients as assigned Keeps informed of developments in the management and treatment of eye and systemic diseases through continuing medical education, both formal and informal Successfully integrates patient care activities in Optometry Service and other patient care programs of the clinic and in the community Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multisymptomatic patients Revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines to meet performance targets Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving treatment plan and discharge of patients Participates as a peer reviewer when requested Provides other clinical services as assigned consistent with clinical privileges as assigned by the Chief of Staff Administrative Participates in various committees/councils including but not limited to the following: Medical Staff Council, Medical Staff Council Credentialing Committee, Access Committee, Clinical Service Chief Committee, Quality and Patient Safety Council, VISN ICC Optometry, local Rehab ICC, local surgical ICC, etc. Responsible for labor mapping and monitoring productivity and performance within the service Conducts performance evaluations for all direct reports and facilitates performance improvement, if required Directs and oversees all budgetary and equipment purchases for the service to include pre-planning as well as submitting necessary documentation for future acquisitions Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, or Medical Center Director Academic Provides guidance and supervision for optometry residents and optometry externs Participates in the formal education of residents, optometry externs, and other trainees by presenting teaching rounds, lectures, conferences, etc. Assists in the development and implementation of education and training programs for optometry externs and residents rotating through Optometry Service Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Available. Ad Hoc as determined by Agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) 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. Contract: No Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>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/.