Family Optometrist
Company: Prairie Band, LLC
Location: Fort Duchesne
Posted on: May 7, 2025
Job Description:
Description: Contract Optometrist Opportunity - Fort Duchesne,
UTMake a lasting impact while advancing your optometry career in a
unique and meaningful setting.Are you an experienced Optometrist
seeking a rewarding contract opportunity where your skills directly
serve a community in need? The Fort Duchesne Health Center, part of
Indian Health Services (IHS), is hiring a full-time Contract
Optometrist to join our team in the scenic and culturally rich area
of Fort Duchesne, Utah.This IHS facility plays a vital role in
addressing the distinct health and social needs of the reservation
community, blending modern healthcare with traditional values. As
part of our dedicated team, you'll contribute to essential public
health services, including nursing, social work, mental health,
nutrition education, and substance abuse support, helping improve
lives across generations.About the Role:You will be responsible for
providing full-scope primary eye care independently delivering
high-quality, comprehensive exams, diagnoses, and treatment plans
without the support of technicians or nurses. Your scope will
include:
- Comprehensive ophthalmic and medical history review and
documentation
- Diagnosis and management of ocular conditions
- Prescription of eyewear, contact lenses, and medications
- Ordering and interpreting ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic
tests
- Minor procedures (e.g., foreign body removal, papilloma
excision)
- Pre- and post-operative care
- Coordinating referrals and follow-up care Position Details:
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Adults and Pediatrics
- Full-time, up to a 1-year contract with possible
extensions
- Located at Fort Duchesne Health Center (see facility details
here) Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience in family optometry
- Previous Locum Tenens experience preferred
- BLS certification required
- Valid license in any U.S. state
- Experience working independently in clinical settings
Additional Duties:Additional duties and responsibilities may be
added to this job description at any time. The job description does
not state or imply that these are the only activities to be
performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are
required to follow any other job-related instructions and to
perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by
their supervisor.Indian Preference Exercised:Prairie Band, LLC is
subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi
Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as
a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the
extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).#PBHS #LinkedIN
#OptometristRequirements:
- Must be a licensed Optometrist
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license
or registration from a State, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United
States.
- Must have current BLS, Basic Life Support certification
- Certification of Education - copy of diploma or
transcripts
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
- DEA license and eligibility to prescribe medication
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Optometry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong diagnostic, clinical, organizational and time-management
skills
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Must be a US citizen living primarily in the United States
- Willingness to comply with all state and federal regulations
regarding medical practice
- must be willing to undergo a federal background checkApply
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