Community Optometrist: Primary Eye Care & Emergency Services

Indian Health Service; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Shiprock, NM, is seeking an Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care to Native communities. Responsibilities include examining, diagnosing, and treating various eye diseases, along with providing emergency ocular care. The ideal candidate must possess a Doctor of Optometry degree and a current license to practice.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact healthcare in underserved communities with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient services.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current and unrestricted license to practice optometry.
• Experience in examining and treating a variety of eye conditions.
• Ability to develop treatment plans and prescribe corrective lenses.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the visual system.
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care and emergency ocular care.
• Assist in the management of patients with acute and chronic eye diseases.

Skills

Optometry expertise

Patient care

Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

The Indian Health Service in Shiprock, NM, is seeking an Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care to Native communities. Responsibilities include examining, diagnosing, and treating various eye diseases, along with providing emergency ocular care. The ideal candidate must possess a Doctor of Optometry degree and a current license to practice.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact healthcare in underserved communities with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient services.