Optometrist - Family Eye Clinic

Prairie Band, LLC • Fort Duchesne, UT • 3d ago

Description:

Make a Real Difference in a Community That Needs You
Step beyond the routine and into a role where your expertise directly impacts lives. Indian Health Service (IHS) Fort Duchesne Health Center is seeking a Full-Time Contract Optometrist to join our mission-driven team in the breathtaking Uintah Basin of northeastern Utah—where rugged natural beauty meets rich cultural heritage.

At Fort Duchesne, you’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering culturally informed, whole-person care—including public health nursing, behavioral health, social services, substance abuse support, and nutrition education—tailored to the unique needs of the community.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow professionally, serve with purpose, and make a lasting impact.

Facility information: Fort Duchesne Health Center

Position Details

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: Up to 1-year contract with potential extensions
Setting: IHS facility – serving adults and pediatrics
Experience Required: 2–3 years of family optometry
Preferred: Previous Locum Tenens experience
Certification: BLS required
License: Any active U.S. state license accepted

Role & Responsibilities

Provide full-scope primary eye care independently, with support staff assistance.
Perform comprehensive eye exams, obtain and document medical histories in the EHR, and develop accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
Prescribe eyewear, contact lenses, and medications; order and interpret ancillary testing (OCT, visual fields, imaging, etc.).
Perform minor surgical procedures (such as foreign body removal, papilloma excision) and provide pre- and post-operative care.
Coordinate follow-up and referrals as needed.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Serve a Native American community where your skills make a direct impact.
Enjoy the beauty of Utah’s Uintah Basin—ideal for outdoor adventurers.
Work in a supportive, team-focused environment with cultural understanding at its core.

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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Requirements:

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 check

Apply today to speak to a member of our recruiting team!

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