Optometrist

KurzSolutions • Sisseton, SD

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center, located in Sisseton, South Dakota, provides a range of comprehensive health services to Native American and rural communities. The facility offers primary care, behavioral health services, dental care, and emergency medical services. It is dedicated to delivering culturally sensitive care with a focus on holistic approaches to health and wellness. The center aims to improve access to quality healthcare while honoring the legacy of Woodrow Wilson Keeble, a distinguished Native American war hero and advocate for tribal health.

Requirements

• Hold a degree from an accredited Optometry Program in the United States.
• At least one year of professional experience as an Optometrist.
• Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must have a current unrestricted license to practice Optometry in a U.S. State, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary and comprehensive eye care services, including prescribing corrective lenses and ordering diagnostic studies.
• Diagnose and manage visual and ocular conditions, including Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Iritis, and other ocular/systemic diseases.
• Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., anterior segment foreign body removal, corneal debridement, suture removal).
• Provide preventive and therapeutic optometric care to patients across all age groups and with diverse needs.
• Detect neuromuscular impairments and anomalies of binocular function.
• Refer and coordinate medical and surgical care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Utilize laboratory and radiology services to manage and evaluate ophthalmic conditions.
• Conduct mandated examinations, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma screenings.
• Provide specialty clinics and services, including low vision care, contact lens services, and geriatric care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level