Optometrist | Indian Health Service | Sisseton, SD

About the Position

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking qualified optometrists for an anticipated contract at Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, South Dakota. This is a pre-award recruiting opportunity for up to two contract optometrists. Employment is contingent upon contract award and completion of IHS credentialing and onboarding.

Position Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: 100 Lake Traverse Drive, Sisseton, SD 57262
• Pay: To be confirmed
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Holidays: No work on recognized federal holidays or government-directed facility closures.
• Anticipated Start: December 1, 2026, subject to award and confirmation.
• Duration: Anticipated one-year assignment; final dates to be confirmed.
• Housing, Travel and Lodging: Arrangements to be confirmed during recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient optometric care to patients of all ages, averaging 12–16 patients daily.
• Perform eye examinations and diagnose, treat, and manage visual and ocular conditions within approved clinical privileges.
• Provide patient education, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support culturally sensitive patient care.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited program.
• Current, active, unrestricted optometry license from a U.S. state, territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
• Completion of a one-year accredited residency or one year of professional optometry experience within the past 24 months.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Electronic health record proficiency and fluent English communication.
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing, privileging, employee-health, and background requirements.

Application Materials

Please submit your current CV/resume, optometry license information, BLS certification, and availability. Include your earliest feasible start date and any planned time off. Additional references and credentialing documents will be requested during review.