Physician Assistant

About the position

This position is for an Optometrist within the Federal service, specifically targeting locations in North and South Dakota. The role requires a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program and a current, unrestricted license to practice optometry. The position is open for applications from January 31, 2025, to January 30, 2026. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position, including volunteer work and part-time experience. The role involves providing clinical optometric diagnosis and treatment for various vision dysfunctions and detecting ocular diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide independently the full range of clinical optometric diagnosis and treatment for prevalent types of vision dysfunctions.
• Detect and refer patients with ocular disease or ocular manifestations of systemic disease.

Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry.
• Passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations.
• For GS-12 level, one year of residency or professional experience equivalent to GS-11.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical setting providing optometric services.
• Familiarity with federal service requirements and regulations.