Supervisory Optometrist
Indian Health Service · Belcourt, ND · Today
Full-time
About the role
The incumbent functions as an independent primary eye care provider performing the full range of professional optometric physician duties. The position involves direct patient care, emergency care services, coordination of medical eye care, and supervision of the Optometry Department.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care for optometry patients through exams, diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical evaluation of the eye.
- Performs emergency care services including diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic trauma and pathology consistent with clinical services.
- Collaborates with other physicians within the clinic and coordinates through purchase referred care when necessary.
- Assists with provision of screening programs, school programs, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Directly supervises and directs the Optometry Department for Optometrist and Health Technician, including performance evaluations, recruitment, budget, and policies and procedures for the department.
Requirements
Conditions of employment include U.S. Citizenship, selective service registration, and compliance with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy. The position also requires a background investigation and financial suitability.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program.
- A current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- One year of professional experience as an optometrist that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level.
- One year completion of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training, or one year of professional experience as an optometrist equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
- One year of professional optometry experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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