Optometrist: Serve Native Communities with Full Benefits

Indian Health Service; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a qualified Optometrist to deliver comprehensive eye care within Native communities. The role encompasses examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases, plus emergency ocular services in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree, be NBEO-certified, and possess a current unrestricted U.S. license. The position offers federal benefits and clinical privileges support.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program.
• Must pass NBEO exams and hold an unrestricted optometry license in the U.S.
• Provide evidence of required education and licensure where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-range optometric duties: exam, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases and conditions.
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care and emergency ocular services.

Skills

Eye examinations

Emergency ocular care

Primary eye care

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

NBEO exams & full license

Evidence of required education/licensure

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a qualified Optometrist to deliver comprehensive eye care within Native communities. The role encompasses examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases, plus emergency ocular services in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree, be NBEO-certified, and possess a current unrestricted U.S. license. The position offers federal benefits and clinical privileges support.