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Position Details
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Department
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Position Type
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Pay
$125,000 – $150,000 per year
Open Date
2026-07-21
Close Date
2026-10-16
About This Position
We are seeking a Optometrist to join our team in Poplar Bluff, MO. At the VA, your work will carry purpose as you provide care to Veterans while enjoying strong federal benefits and stability. Poplar Bluff, the "Gateway to the Ozarks," combines affordability with abundant outdoor recreation. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Working in Missouri
Missouri's Ozark National Scenic Riverways and Mark Twain National Forest provide outdoor work in conservation, recreation, and visitor services.
Pay & Benefits
This position pays $125,000–$150,000/year (consistent with a GS-13 position). Federal salaries include health insurance, a pension (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) matching, and paid leave — making the total compensation package significantly higher than the base salary alone.
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This listing is sourced from USAJOBS.gov, the official federal government job site operated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. OGS does not process applications for this role. Last fetched: 2026-08-04.
