Optometrist [Part-Time] FCI Sandstone

Optometrist [Part-Time] FCI Sandstone

Work Location
Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Institution-Sandstone
Health Services Department
2300 County Rd 29
Sandstone, MN 55072

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Part-Time, 12 hours per month.
• Estimate Pay: $64.00 - $68.00/hour based on experience.

Working Hours
The Optometrist must be able to provide at least two (2), six-hour clinical visits per month. The overall total of clinical visits for a contract year will be 144 clinical visits per year. Working hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays.

Summary of Duties
The Optometrist will provide Services for the prison population at the Federal Correctional Complex-Hazelton, Secure Female Facility. Services includes providing but not limited to diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye diseases as well as helping to facilitate the management of related systemic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, and rheumatologic conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree from an educational program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at the time the degree was obtained.
• Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• Experience in providing healthcare in a correctional setting
• Additional professional education and certifications

Attire

The contract employee is expected to wear professional clothing that is appropriate to the correctional environment while on duty; business attire or scrub-type uniforms are approved. No articles of clothing worn by the contract employee will be of a khaki tan, khaki green, tan, dark green, gray, orange, or camouflage color or pattern. Footwear will be closed-toe, flat-bottom, and completely cover the feet; fluid resistance and non-slip soles are preferred. Protective vests will be supplied by the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Routine refractions
• Eye Examinations
• Tonometry Examinations
• Adhere to all standards and regulations associated with The Joint Commission (JC) and American Correctional Association Foundation/Core Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at

(210) 822-4005

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Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).