Optometrist: Primary Eye Care in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; McLaughlin (SD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive primary eye care in Native communities. You will perform examinations, diagnose ocular diseases, and manage treatment plans to protect patients’ vision and eye health.

The role may involve emergency ocular care, on-call duties, and compliance with federal requirements. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, reflecting public service commitments and support for service in diverse locations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted optometry license in the U.S.
• U.S. Citizenship and Selective Service registration as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs full range of professional optometric duties: exam, diagnose, and treat diseases of the visual system.
• Diagnose and manage ocular diseases and provide comprehensive primary eye care.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Skills

Optometry

Clinical eye care

Licensure

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive primary eye care in Native communities. You will perform examinations, diagnose ocular diseases, and manage treatment plans to protect patients’ vision and eye health.

The role may involve emergency ocular care, on-call duties, and compliance with federal requirements. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, reflecting public service commitments and support for service in diverse locations.