Optometrist — Primary Eye Care in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; Wagner (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a federal setting. The role includes performing exams, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and delivering primary eye care to patients in Native communities.

Responsibilities encompass emergency ocular care, coordination with other healthcare professionals, and adherence to federal guidelines. Applicants should be prepared for possible on-call duties and must maintain licensure and credentials

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACJOEC-accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice optometry in the U.S. or territory.
• Passing NBEO examinations completed.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of professional optometric physician duties: exams, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders of the visual system.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases.
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases.
• Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Skills

Optometry knowledge

Patient care

Eye disease management

Emergency eye care

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care in a federal setting. The role includes performing exams, diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, and delivering primary eye care to patients in Native communities.

Responsibilities encompass emergency ocular care, coordination with other healthcare professionals, and adherence to federal guidelines. Applicants should be prepared for possible on-call duties and must maintain licensure and credentials