Chief Optometrist

Summary

This position is located at the Cheyenne River Service Unit, Indian Health Service and will function as Chief Optometrist with full program responsibility and supervision. Providing direct, comprehensive, preventive, therapeutic medical and optometric care.

• Housing: There may be Government housing available for this position, depending on availability.
• This announcement is open until the vacancy is filled. See "Additional Information" section below for more details.
  

Duties

1. Independently diagnosis all optometric and ocular problems through external and internal physical evaluation of the eye and surrounding tissue.
2. Refers patients requiring complex medical surgery or services to appropriate medical specialty.
3. Provides vision and eye care education and counseling to patients.
4. Takes complete history from the patient and/or family member to determine risk of eye disease. Records all patient care examinations, assessments, procedures and care plans.
5. Supervises subordinates, develops and monitors the eye care budget, devises, and implements projects.

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