Optometrist

Akicita Federal is hiring two Optometrists to deliver comprehensive eye care services to American Indian and Alaska Native patients served by the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) in Sisseton, South Dakota. These roles support the Indian Health Service's mission to provide the best possible healthcare to approximately 7,000 tribal members living on the Lake Traverse Reservation — a rural community where access to quality specialty care makes a profound difference. You'll be part of a dedicated clinical team serving patients who may travel significant distances to receive care.

- Provide complete optometric examinations, diagnose ocular diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses and treatment plans for a diverse patient population

- Diagnose and manage conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other anterior and posterior segment disorders

- Document all patient encounters, clinical findings, and treatment decisions accurately within the facility's electronic health record system

- Coordinate with on-site medical providers and specialists to deliver integrated, patient-centered care for individuals with complex or chronic health conditions

- Prescribe and fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, and low-vision aids appropriate to each patient's clinical and lifestyle needs

- Provide patient education on eye health maintenance, disease management, and preventive care strategies

- Participate in quality improvement activities and collaborate with facility leadership to support the overall health service delivery mission