Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties
This position has one vacancy open at Lake Nona in Orlando and one vacancy open at the Lake Baldwin Outpatient Clinic in Winter Park. The Optometry Supervisor for the Lake Baldwin Eye Clinic provides administrative oversight and management of all optometry staff and clinic operations and reports to the Optometry Chief, Eye Clinic Section Chief and Chief of Service, Surgical Services at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The Lake Baldwin Outpatient Eye Clinic is a full-scope optometry clinic providing comprehensive eye care to include but not limited to the management of eye disease, consultations, and emergency triage services during daytime hours. The clinic also serves as a training site for optometry residents and optometry students with educational affiliations at multiple schools and colleges of Optometry. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the supervision, administrative management and technical direction of the optometry programs located at the Lake Baldwin Eye Clinic (LKB) including direct supervision of staff optometrists at those locations. Provides quality patient care. Continually promotes teamwork and communication within the eye clinics and in cooperation and coordination with the Chief of Optometry and Section Chief of Eye Clinic both located at the main Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona. Makes decisions with independent judgment on day-to-day operations but with consultation and collaboration when necessary with the Chief of Optometry and Section Chief of the Eye Clinic. Stays informed of the latest developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education, both formal and informal. Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients. Revises work schedules and assignments as needed to meet changes in workloads meeting performance measures and targets. Participates as a peer reviewer when requested Provides other clinical services as assigned consistent with clinical privileges as assigned by the Chief of Optometry. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
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/examination. 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.
Education
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/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.