Locum Optometrist - Part-Time, 3 Days/Week

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 123,984 - 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance included

Job summary

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, seeks an Optometrist (Locum Tenens) for Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, OK. The Optometrist will deliver quality eye-care services to IHS beneficiaries with cultural sensitivity and professional integrity.

Position is 3 days per week (Mon, Tue, Thu), 8am–5pm, 1099, with malpractice insurance covered by Chenega and an estimated 20 patient visits per day.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry required.
• Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice Optometry in the United States.
• Active BLS certification required.
• 2 years of post‑graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborate with physicians in care of patients with chronic illnesses.
• Refer patients to IHS providers and PRC vendors within guidelines.
• Document services in the EMR and complete administrative paperwork within 24 hours of visit.
• Comply with CMS and TJC standards and policies.
• Provide on-call ophthalmic support to ED on a rotational basis.

Skills

Active BLS certification

2 years of post-graduate experience

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, seeks an Optometrist (Locum Tenens) for Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton, OK. The Optometrist will deliver quality eye-care services to IHS beneficiaries with cultural sensitivity and professional integrity.

Position is 3 days per week (Mon, Tue, Thu), 8am–5pm, 1099, with malpractice insurance covered by Chenega and an estimated 20 patient visits per day.