• Optometrist (1099, Locum Tenens)

    Chenega Corporation (Lame Deer, MT)


    Summary

    _**All information below subject to change based on final contract award and available funding.**_

     

    Come join a company that strives for _Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance_ ! **Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC,** a **Chenega Professional Services** ’ company, is looking for an **O** **ptometrist** **(Locum Tenens)** in support of the Indian Health Service's Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, Montana. The **Optometrist** shall deliver quality care to attain positive health outcomes for all our valued patients with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and human dignity.

     

    For more information on the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, visit: https://www.ihs.gov/billings/healthcarefacilities/ncheyenne/

    Responsibilities

    Position details:

    + 1099, rate $100-110/hr

    + Chenega covers medical malpractice insurance

    + Patient Volume: Estimated 20 per day

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide comprehensive Optometry care utilizing the Indian Health Service supplied facilities, equipment and support services.

    + Examine, diagnose, and develop treatment plans and recommendations for patients seen.

    + Recommend and refer patients to other Indian Health Service providers and Purchased Referred Care vendors within appropriate IHS guidelines.

    + Capable of responding to rapidly changing and unexpected needs for temporary coverage within a service unit.

    + Advise the Clinical Director or designated representative of any problems encountered in connection with meeting the patient's care needs.

    + Participate in quality assurance activities that ensure quality patient care as well as efficient use of hospital resources. These activities may include chart review and discussion with the Clinical Director or his designee.

    + Develop a working understanding of the Joint Commission standards, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines and Association of Infection Control guidelines.

    + Complete all required administrative paperwork within 24- hours of patient visit to include electronic consultations, co-signatures, completion of chart or Risk Management Reviews, unusual occurrences and peer review, as required.

    + Provide consultation to the Hospital Emergency Department heath care providers on an as needed basis.

    + Provide Optometry services and staff urgent care clinic, as needed at El Reno and Clinton locations.

    Qualifications

    + Doctor of Optometry

    + Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice Optometry in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

    + (Preferred) Board Certified in Optometry

    + Active BLS certification

    + 2 years minimum experience in Optometry

     

    Estimated Salary/Wage

     

    USD $100.00/Hr. Up to USD $110.00/Hr.

     

    Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Native preference under PL 93-638.

     

    We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program