What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA?
Overview
This position is located at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) Camp Lejeune, NC.
This is an employed civilian Nurse ( Labor & Delivery) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.
Responsibilities
As a Optometrist (Clinical) you will:
- Provide diagnosis, management, and treatment of all patients that are within the scope of optometric practice and credentials
- Treat pathology and injuries of the eye and adnexa using therapeutic drugs
- Perform advanced optometric procedures in the detection and treatment of unusual visual deficiencies (i.e., cycloplegic and manifest refraction, biomicroscopy, direct and binocular indirect opthalmoscopy)
- Monitor the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment and instruments
- Perform oversight of the optometry staff
- Provide eye and vision consultative services to patients and medical staff
Qualifications
US Citizenship required
Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NEBO) 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.
One year of specialized experience as an optometrist
