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Indian Health Service

Optometrist (Clinical) - DE

Indian Health Service, Tohatchi, New Mexico, United States, 87325

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This position is located at one of the various Indian Health Service Hospitals or Clinics under the Navajo Area Office. The primary purpose of this position is to function as an Optometrist performing a full range of professional Optometry duties including preventive and therapeutic medical care to individuals of all ages. Examines, diagnoses, treats diseases and disorders, chronic eye conditions (i.e. cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, degenerative corneal and retinal diseases, etc).

Responsibilities include:

Delivering high quality primary eye & vision care services; examining for & prescribing corrective lenses, ordering diagnostic imaging & laboratory studies;

Preparing referrals for diagnosis, treatment & management of systemic & ocular conditions revealed through optometric examination.

Providing patient & family education regarding ocular health issues.

Performing mandated examinations such as diabetic retinopathy & glaucoma screenings.

Performing administrative components of patient care management, including timely completion of progress notes, consults & encounters for all patients.

Note:

This is an Open Continuous Announcement; applicants will be referred when vacancies occur. Applicants must also review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-NJ-12681168-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements and apply separately for each announcement.

Requirements include:

U.S. Citizenship

Selective Service Registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)

Possession of a Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program

Current, full, unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. state or territory

Passing score on the NBEO examinations

Meet minimum experience or residency requirements for GS-12 level

Other conditions such as background checks, immunizations, and clinical privileges

Additional information: Applicants should submit transcripts, and foreign education must include a Foreign Credentialing Certificate. Benefits include federal leave, possible incentives, and loan repayment programs. Promotion potential to GS-12 exists based on performance and management discretion.

Additional details:

Position is full-time, mid-senior level, in hospitals and healthcare industry.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as additional selections may occur within 240 days.

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