Optometrist: Serve Native Communities in Rural Health

Akicita Federal, LLC; Sisseton (SD); Vor Ort; USD 159.000 - 194.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Akicita Federal is hiring two Optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care for American Indian and Alaska Native patients at WWKMHCC in Sisseton, South Dakota. You will conduct full eye exams, diagnose ocular diseases, prescribe lenses and treatments, and document findings in the electronic health record.

Qualified candidates hold a Doctor of Optometry, an unrestricted license, and can obtain SD licensure prior to start. FBI background checks and facility pre-clearance are required.

Qualifikationen

• Current, valid Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited school or college of optometry.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice optometry (state licensure must be valid; licensure in South Dakota or ability to obtain prior to start preferred).
• Ability to pass an FBI National Criminal History (fingerprint) background check adjudicated prior to beginning work.
• Must not appear on the HHS Office of Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Willingness to complete facility security pre-clearance requirements before the start of performance.

Aufgaben

• Provide complete optometric examinations, diagnose ocular diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses and treatment plans for a diverse patient population
• Diagnose and manage conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other anterior and posterior segment disorders
• Document all patient encounters, clinical findings, and treatment decisions accurately within the facility's electronic health record system
• Coordinate with on-site medical providers and specialists to deliver integrated, patient-centered care for individuals with complex or chronic health conditions
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, and low-vision aids appropriate to each patient's clinical and lifestyle needs
• Provide patient education on eye health maintenance, disease management, and preventive care strategies
• Participate in quality improvement activities and collaborate with facility leadership to support the overall health service delivery mission

Ausbildung

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree

Active optometry license

Jobbeschreibung

Akicita Federal is hiring two Optometrists to provide comprehensive eye care for American Indian and Alaska Native patients at WWKMHCC in Sisseton, South Dakota. You will conduct full eye exams, diagnose ocular diseases, prescribe lenses and treatments, and document findings in the electronic health record.

Qualified candidates hold a Doctor of Optometry, an unrestricted license, and can obtain SD licensure prior to start. FBI background checks and facility pre-clearance are required.