Other Physician

Locum Optometrist needed near Havre, MT

Indian Health Facility - Will Accept ANY STATE LICENSE - MT preferred but not needed.

Credentialing : 2-3 weeks

Start : As soon as credentialed

End : October 5

LOA : 3 months with possibility to extend

Schedule : Monday through Friday from 8-5 PM

No overtime unless prior approved for patient care only (no overtime for documentation) providers need to complete charting same day or with patient to ensure provider is not getting behind with charting

Patient Volume : Avg 15

Procedures :

Slit lamp exams, tonometry, retinal imaging

Use of standard optometric diagnostic and treatment equipment

Contact lens fittings, orthoptics, visual skills training

Minor surgical procedures (if within scope and credentialed)

EMR : RPMS

License : MT preferred, but ANY STATE LICENSE ACCEPTED

Certifications : Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Relevant Experience / Skill Needed : C omfortable working alone; provider will have no support staff

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Conduct routine eye exams and manage ocular diseases (glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, etc.)

Provide emergency eye care (e.g., foreign body removal, ocular trauma)

Fit and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, including specialty lenses

Diagnose and treat refractive errors, strabismus, and binocular vision issues

Use of advanced instrumentation and techniques as needed

Educate patients on eye health, treatment plans, an preventive care

• Ensure adherence to documentation timelines (all documentation due within 72 hours of service)

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