Optometrist — Primary Eye Care for Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Poplar (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking an optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in Native communities. The role involves examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the visual system, delivering primary eye care, and managing ocular conditions.

Benefits include federal employment with clinical privileges, potential recruitment/relocation incentives, and adherence to federal employment standards. On-call duties and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program (ACOE).
• NBEO examinations passed and valid license to practice optometry in U.S. jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive ocular examinations and diagnose eye diseases.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe corrective lenses and therapies.
• Provide primary eye care and manage ocular conditions.

Skills

Eye care

Ocular examination

Diagnosis & treatment

Emergency ocular care

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking an optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in Native communities. The role involves examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the visual system, delivering primary eye care, and managing ocular conditions.

Benefits include federal employment with clinical privileges, potential recruitment/relocation incentives, and adherence to federal employment standards. On-call duties and background checks are part of the process.