Optometrist: Transform Native Eye Care & Community Health

Indian Health Service; Wakpala (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indian Health Service in South Dakota seeks a licensed Doctor of Optometry to provide comprehensive eye care, including exams, diagnosis, treatment of ocular diseases, and emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Position may require a 6-month service agreement; recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. U.S. Citizenship and background investigations are part of the process. Applicants must meet education and licensure basics for optometry.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry from an Accreditation Council on Optometric Education program.
• Passing NBEO exams with active, unrestricted license to practice optometry.
• U.S. Citizenship and background investigation requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of professional optometric duties including exams, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases and ocular conditions.
• Provide comprehensive primary eye care and emergency ocular care in various settings.
• Ensure timely, high-quality patient care across outpatient and inpatient services.

Skills

Clinical eye care

Ocular disease management

Emergency ocular care

Education

Doctor of Optometry

Job description

Indian Health Service in South Dakota seeks a licensed Doctor of Optometry to provide comprehensive eye care, including exams, diagnosis, treatment of ocular diseases, and emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Position may require a 6-month service agreement; recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. U.S. Citizenship and background investigations are part of the process. Applicants must meet education and licensure basics for optometry.