Optometrist | Indian Health Service | Sisseton, SD in Sisseton, South Dakota at Vision Quest Solutions Inc

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.