Optometrist — Primary Eye Care & Emergency Services

Indian Health Service; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks an optometrist to deliver comprehensive eye care across locations in the United States. The role includes performing examinations, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and providing emergency ocular care within outpatient and inpatient settings.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree, pass NBEO exams, and maintain a current license. Some positions may require residency or prior professional experience, with recruitment incentives possible.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree required.
• Passing NBEO exams and current license to practice optometry required.
• GS-12 level may require residency or 1 year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of professional optometric duties including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe corrective lenses and medications as appropriate.
• Deliver comprehensive primary eye care and manage a broad spectrum of eye diseases.

Skills

Comprehensive eye care

Ocular examination

Emergency eye care

NBEO knowledge

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks an optometrist to deliver comprehensive eye care across locations in the United States. The role includes performing examinations, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and providing emergency ocular care within outpatient and inpatient settings.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree, pass NBEO exams, and maintain a current license. Some positions may require residency or prior professional experience, with recruitment incentives possible.