Optometrist - Primary Eye Care for Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Lodge Grass (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service in Montana is seeking a licensed optometrist to provide full scope eye care, including examinations, diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. The role supports primary eye care services in Native communities, with potential for incentive eligibility and federal employment benefits.

Requires Doctor of Optometry from an accredited program and NBEO licensure or eligibility, with potential for a 6-month service agreement and sign-on incentives.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited program.
• NBEO examinations passed or eligible for licensure in the U.S.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice optometry

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive eye exams and diagnoses eye diseases.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of ocular conditions.
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including treatment plans and prescriptions.
• Deliver emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Skills

Optometry

Patient care

Clinical diagnosis

Emergency ophthalmic care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (ACOE accredited)

NBEO licensure eligibility

Job description

Indian Health Service in Montana is seeking a licensed optometrist to provide full scope eye care, including examinations, diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. The role supports primary eye care services in Native communities, with potential for incentive eligibility and federal employment benefits.

Requires Doctor of Optometry from an accredited program and NBEO licensure or eligibility, with potential for a 6-month service agreement and sign-on incentives.