Family Optometrist - Job at Prairie Band, LLC, Fort Duchesne, UT

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  • Prairie Band, LLC
  • Fort Duchesne, UT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


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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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Locum, Monday to Friday,

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