Optometrist: Primary Eye Care in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks an optometrist to provide full professional eye care, including exams and treatment of ocular diseases, across patient populations.

The role requires Doctor of Optometry, NBEO licensure, and eligibility for federal grades. The incumbent will deliver comprehensive eye care and emergency ocular services as part of a federal healthcare program.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE‑accredited program.
• Licensure: NBEO examinations passed and current unrestricted license to practice optometry.
• GS‑11/GS‑12: eligibility or experience as described for next higher grade level.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of professional optometric duties, including examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases.
• Provides comprehensive primary eye care, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases.

Skills

Patient care

Ophthalmology

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks an optometrist to provide full professional eye care, including exams and treatment of ocular diseases, across patient populations.

The role requires Doctor of Optometry, NBEO licensure, and eligibility for federal grades. The incumbent will deliver comprehensive eye care and emergency ocular services as part of a federal healthcare program.