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Optometrist

Indian Health Service · Department of Health and Human Services
📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $119297 – $185885/yr

Job Summary

All grade levels may not be available at the locations. Join the Indian Health Service and make a meaningful impact in Native communities. In this role, you will support vital healthcare operations that ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work directly supports patient services and community well-being, we encourage you to apply. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Major Duties

Performs the full range of professional optometric physician duties, including examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures. Diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases. Provides comprehensive primary eye care, including examination, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases and disorders. Provide emergency ocular care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.

Education

This position has an education requirement; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

Renae.Ayze@ihs.gov 928-674-7052

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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