Optometrist | Indian Health Service | Sisseton, SD
Description

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.
Requirements


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.