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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Montgomery, AL
Salary: Please contact for more information
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
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JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 682193.  Additional vacancies may be filled through this recruitment.

 

Excellent Employment Opportunity!

 

The Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System (CAVHCS) is a consolidated health care system that  includes VA Medical Centers in Montgomery and Tuskegee Alabama, as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC)  in Dothan and Ft. Rucker Alabama and Columbus Georgia.  The primary duty station for this position is at the Montgomery Campus.  The incumbent will be required to work on site at the other locations as required.

 

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

 

SALARY RANGE:  $60,274 per annum - $129,517 per annum.  Your salary and grade will be determined by the Optometrist Professional Standards Board (PSB) and Compensation Pay Panel.  The PSB and Compensation Pay Panel is a peer review process.  The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishment. 

 

As a VA Optometrist, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. 

 

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

 

FIRST CUTOFF:  June 18, 2012.  Applications received by the first cutoff will be referred first.  Applications of qualified applicants received after the first cutoff date will be referred to the selecting official once every week until the closing date (December 31, 2012) or a selection is made.

 

VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.   For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .  

 

Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U.S. Citizenship

Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.

Must pass pre-employment examination.

Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

English Language Proficiency required.