Optometrist: Primary Eye Care for Native Communities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care and treatment for patients in Native communities. Responsibilities include exams, diagnoses, and management of ocular diseases with emergency care as needed.

The role requires a Doctor of Optometry, NBEO licensure, and eligibility for GS-11/12 level experience, with federal employment considerations and potential incentives.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure: current, full, and unrestricted optometry license and NBEO examinations.
• GS-11/12 criteria: residency or 1 year of professional experience at the GS-11 level.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose eye diseases.
• Provide primary eye care and treatment plans.
• Diagnose and treat ocular diseases and injuries.
• Provide emergency ocular care in various settings.

Skills

Optometry

Primary eye care

Ocular examination

Patient care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care and treatment for patients in Native communities. Responsibilities include exams, diagnoses, and management of ocular diseases with emergency care as needed.

The role requires a Doctor of Optometry, NBEO licensure, and eligibility for GS-11/12 level experience, with federal employment considerations and potential incentives.