Optometrist: Primary Eye Care Leader in Native Communities

Indian Health Service; White Swan (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Washington state seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care. You will examine, diagnose, and treat ocular conditions, deliver primary eye care, and support emergency ocular services in outpatient and inpatient settings.

This federal role offers the chance to serve Native communities, with opportunities for clinical privileges, ongoing professional development, and adherence to public safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Optometry from an accredited program.
• Licensure: NBEO examinations passed and an unrestricted license.
• Experience: relevant optometry clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care, including examinations and treatment of ocular diseases.
• Diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the visual system and eye.
• Perform emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Collaborate with health teams to support patient services and community well‑being.

Skills

Clinical eye care

Ocular examinations

Emergency ocular care

Education

Doctor of Optometry

NBEO licensure

Job description

The Indian Health Service in Washington state seeks a licensed optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care. You will examine, diagnose, and treat ocular conditions, deliver primary eye care, and support emergency ocular services in outpatient and inpatient settings.

This federal role offers the chance to serve Native communities, with opportunities for clinical privileges, ongoing professional development, and adherence to public safety and regulatory requirements.