Optometrist (Part-Time, 1099)

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

Summary

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for an Optometrist (Locum Tenens) in support of the Lawton Indian Hospital. The Optometrist will provide services to beneficiaries of the Indian Health Service in Lawton, OK. The Optometrist shall deliver quality care to attain positive health outcomes for all our valued patients with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and human dignity.

For details on the Lawton Indian Hospital, visit: https://www.ihs.gov/oklahomacity/healthcarefacilities/lawton/

Position Details

• 1099, rate $90-100/hour
• Part‑time, 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)
• Hours: 8am‑5pm
• Chenega covers medical malpractice insurance
• Patient Volume: Estimated 20 per day

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and develop treatment plans and recommendations for patients seen.
• Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.
• Recommend and refer patients to other Indian Health Service providers and Purchase Referred Care (PRC) vendors within appropriate IHS guidelines.
• Document services utilizing the appropriate electronic medical record system for patient encounters; complete all required administrative paperwork day of appointment to include electronic consults, co‑signatures, completion of chart or Risk Management Reviews, unusual occurrences and peer review, as required within 24‑hours of patient visit.
• Be in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and The Joint Commission (TJC) standard compliance and administrative policies, as directed.
• Provide consultation to the Emergency Department health care providers on an as needed basis. The Optometrist shall provide on‑call coverage to Emergency Department for ocular emergencies on a rotational basis each month.
• Provide on‑site optometrist services and coordinate patient care with appropriate other IHS Departments, i.e., Nutrition, Medical, Business Office, PRC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry
• Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice Optometry in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Active BLS certification
• 2 years of post‑graduate experience

Estimated Salary/Wage: USD $90.00/Hr. Up to USD $100.00/Hr.