Federal Optometrist: Primary Eye Care & Emergencies

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a licensed Doctor of Optometry to provide comprehensive eye care, diagnose and manage ocular diseases, and deliver emergency ocular services in diverse clinical settings. You will join a team dedicated to serving Native communities with high-quality patient care.

The position includes duties across outpatient and inpatient environments, with a focus on primary eye care, treatment planning, and patient education. U.S. citizenship and licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry degree from an AC0E-accredited program.
• Licensure: current, full, and unrestricted optometry license in the U.S.
• NBEO examinations passed and eligibility to practice in a U.S. state/territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams and ocular disease management.
• Diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the visual system.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Deliver primary eye care including diagnosis and treatment plans.

Skills

Optometry

Patient care

Emergency care

Clinical documentation

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a licensed Doctor of Optometry to provide comprehensive eye care, diagnose and manage ocular diseases, and deliver emergency ocular services in diverse clinical settings. You will join a team dedicated to serving Native communities with high-quality patient care.

The position includes duties across outpatient and inpatient environments, with a focus on primary eye care, treatment planning, and patient education. U.S. citizenship and licensure requirements apply.