Optometrist: Vision Care for Indigenous Communities

Indian Health Service; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Service agreement requirement

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a licensed Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases. You will diagnose and manage a wide range of eye conditions while delivering emergency ocular care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role requires NBEO examinations, a current OD license, and eligibility for medical staff privileges. Join a federal service dedicated to Native communities with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an AC OEO-accredited program at the time the degree was obtained.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in the United States or a territory.
• Passing NBEO examinations completed.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain medical staff privileges.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary eye care including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of eye diseases.
• Perform emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Deliver patient-centered eye care to diverse communities.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Emergency care

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a licensed Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases. You will diagnose and manage a wide range of eye conditions while delivering emergency ocular care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The role requires NBEO examinations, a current OD license, and eligibility for medical staff privileges. Join a federal service dedicated to Native communities with opportunities for professional