Optometrist: Primary Eye Care for Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Auburn, WA seeks a qualified optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a federal healthcare setting, including exams, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, and emergency ocular care.

Requirements include Doctor of Optometry, NBEO passing score, and valid licensure; GS-11/GS-12 tracks may apply. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. E-Verify and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Licensure: NBEO passing score and current, full optometry license.
• GS-11/GS-12 level options with residency or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs full range of professional optometric duties, including exams, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases with comprehensive primary eye care.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Maintain patient care standards and meet federal employment requirements.

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Indian Health Service in Auburn, WA seeks a qualified optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a federal healthcare setting, including exams, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, and emergency ocular care.

Requirements include Doctor of Optometry, NBEO passing score, and valid licensure; GS-11/GS-12 tracks may apply. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. E-Verify and background checks are required.