Locum Optometrist needed near Havre, MT
Indian Health Facility - Will Accept ANY STATE LICENSE - MT preferred but not needed.
Credentialing: 2-3 weeks
Start: As soon as credentialed
End: October 5
LOA: 3 months with possibility to extend
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8-5 PM
No overtime unless prior approved for patient care only (no overtime for documentation) providers need to complete charting same day or with patient to ensure provider is not getting behind with charting
Patient Volume: Avg 15
Procedures:
Slit lamp exams, tonometry, retinal imaging
Use of standard optometric diagnostic and treatment equipment
Contact lens fittings, orthoptics, visual skills training
Minor surgical procedures (if within scope and credentialed)
EMR: RPMS
License: MT preferred, but ANY STATE LICENSE ACCEPTED
Certifications: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
Relevant Experience/Skill Needed: C omfortable working alone; provider will have no support staff
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Conduct routine eye exams and manage ocular diseases (glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, etc.)
Provide emergency eye care (e.g., foreign body removal, ocular trauma)
Fit and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, including specialty lenses
Diagnose and treat refractive errors, strabismus, and binocular vision issues
Use of advanced instrumentation and techniques as needed
Educate patients on eye health, treatment plans, an preventive care
- Ensure adherence to documentation timelines (all documentation due within 72 hours of service)
- Indian or Rural Health experience
- May include school-based vision screening visits for local K 12 schools (Rocky Boy and Box Elder)