Licensed Optometrist

Licensed Optometrist- Federal Contract

Location: Santa Fe NM 87505

Additional Coverage Sites (As Needed):

• Cochiti NM 87072

• San Felipe Pueblo NM 87001

• Espa ola NM 87532

Pay Rate:
$55 - $120 per hour (based on experience)

Tentative Start Date: January 5 2026

Shift: Day Shift Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Contractor will hold 8-hour clinics at assigned facilities two to three days per month.
No overtime or holiday hours are authorized.

Contract Length: Base Year: 01/05/2026 01/04/2027 / Option Years: Four (4) one-year renewal options through 2030

Job Description:
The Optometrist provides comprehensive vision and eye health services across multiple Indian Health Service facilities in Northern New Mexico. Working primarily from the Santa Fe Indian Health Center this role supports the mission of IHS by delivering quality patient care to Native American communities. The provider will conduct diagnostic evaluations manage ocular diseases and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Optometry from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)

• Active unrestricted license to practice Optometry in any U.S. State the District of Columbia Puerto Rico or a U.S. Territory

• Proof of Medical Professional Liability Insurance in the minimum amounts of $per claim / $aggregate

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience providing optometric care within a clinical or healthcare setting

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or equivalent

• Valid drivers license

• Ability to provide three verifiable professional references addressing reliability clinical skill and patient interaction

• Documentation of employment and training history must be available upon request

• Must undergo and pass an FBI criminal background check conducted by the Indian Health Service (IHS) prior to beginning work

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision examinations for patients of all ages

• Diagnose and manage refractive errors ocular diseases and visual conditions

• Prescribe corrective lenses therapeutic drugs and other appropriate treatments in accordance with IHS policies

• Provide pre- and post-operative eye care in coordination with ophthalmologists or specialty providers

• Document all patient encounters and treatment plans accurately within the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Maintain and calibrate optometric instruments and equipment in compliance with facility standards

• Educate patients on eye health proper lens care and preventive measures

• Participate in community outreach or health education events when requested by IHS

• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff and leadership to support clinic operations and patient scheduling