Optometrist: Primary Eye Care in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks an optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, including exams, diagnosis, and management of ocular diseases. The clinician will offer primary eye care and emergency ocular services for patients in various settings.

Required are cleared NBEO licensure and a Doctor of Optometry degree; residency may elevate qualification. Federal employment includes benefits and potential incentives for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted optometry license in the United States (incl. DC/PR or a US territory).
• One year residency or equivalent experience may be required for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and treat ocular diseases.
• Provide primary eye care and manage emergency ocular care.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Skills

NBEO licensure

Primary eye care

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Tools

Clinical ophthalmic tools

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks an optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, including exams, diagnosis, and management of ocular diseases. The clinician will offer primary eye care and emergency ocular services for patients in various settings.

Required are cleared NBEO licensure and a Doctor of Optometry degree; residency may elevate qualification. Federal employment includes benefits and potential incentives for qualified applicants.