Are you an experienced Optometrist who is Ready to step out of the ordinary and into a role where your work truly matters? Discover the opportunity to provide impactful eye care in the heart of Utah’s stunning Uintah Basin. The Indian Health Service (IHS) and Fort Duchesne Health Center are seeking a full-time Contract Optometrist to serve a vibrant Native American community in a setting that blends natural beauty with cultural heritage.
At Fort Duchesne Health Center, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team committed to addressing the health needs of the local population through culturally sensitive, whole-person care. Our services include public health nursing, mental health support, social services, substance abuse treatment, and nutrition education—each tailored to support the community's diverse needs.
Make a lasting impact while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative, and deeply meaningful environment. If you're looking for purpose-driven practice, this is your chance.
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Optometrist
Responsible for full-scope primary eye care, delivered independently without assistance from techs or nurses. This will include obtaining and documenting in the EHR an ophthalmic and medical history (and reviewing that which is contained in the EHR), a comprehensive ophthalmic exam, accurate and complete diagnoses, and effective treatment plans. Treatment plans will include (as clinically indicated) the prescription of eyewear, contact lenses, oral and ophthalmic medications, and ordering ancillary testing as needed. Ancillary testing may include but not be limited to ophthalmic imaging studies (ultrasound, photos, OCT, pachymetry, etc), visual field testing, laboratory studies, and radiographic imaging (plane films, CT, and MRI). Minor surgical procedures, such as foreign body removal and papilloma excision, and pre- operative and post-operative care of various ophthalmic surgeries, is also expected. In all cases, documenting, performing, and arranging follow-up and referrals as needed is required as well.
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).
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