Optometrist: Primary Eye Care for Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, including exams, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and emergency ocular care in various settings. The role supports Native communities and requires NBEO certification with licensure in good standing.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for GS-11 or GS-12 levels; residency or equivalent experience may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited program.
• Licensure: Current full and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a U.S. state/DC/PR/territory.
• GS-11/12: one year residency or one year professional experience at GS-11 level may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of professional optometric physician duties, including examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases and disorders of the visual system.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases and provide comprehensive primary eye care.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

NBEO examinations

Full, unrestricted optometry license

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, including exams, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and emergency ocular care in various settings. The role supports Native communities and requires NBEO certification with licensure in good standing.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for GS-11 or GS-12 levels; residency or equivalent experience may be required.