Overview

An established healthcare facility serving the Blackfeet community in Montana is seeking a licensed Optometrist for a 1-year assignment beginning as soon as credentialing is complete. This role focuses on medical-based optometry, diagnosing and managing a range of ocular conditions while helping improve access to care in an underserved setting.

Providers interested in travel-supported assignments may be considered at an adjusted compensation structure. The position may be structured as full-time, part-time, or intermittent depending on facility needs.

Position Details

Location: Blackfeet, Montana
Assignment Length: 1 year
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Schedule: Full-time, part-time, or intermittent options may be available
Work Type: Permanent, term, or temporary appointment possibilities depending on candidate fit
Clinical Focus: Medical-based optometry

Scope of Work

Diagnosis and management of conditions including:

• Refractive errors (ammetropias)
• Ocular infections
• Inflammatory and autoimmune eye conditions
• Dry eye disease
• Glaucoma
• Macular degeneration
• Diabetic eye disease
• Ocular trauma
• Binocular vision dysfunctions

Use of standard optometric diagnostic and treatment equipment is expected.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits available for W2 placements may include:

• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Potential travel support considerations depending on candidate needs

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Education
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).

Licensure

• Passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

Additional Qualification Pathways

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Completion of a 1-year accredited optometry residency program
  OR
• Minimum of one year of professional optometrist experience equivalent to the GS-11 level

Qualifying experience includes diagnosing and managing medical eye conditions and operating optometric diagnostic equipment.

Applicants currently completing required education or licensure within 9 months may be considered tentatively qualified.

Experience may include paid or unpaid roles, including volunteer service through organizations such as AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or similar programs, provided duties and hours worked are clearly documented.

What to Expect Working With Frontera Search Partners

Frontera Search Partners focuses on thoughtful clinician alignment, clear communication, and efficient placement processes. Our team supports providers throughout credentialing, onboarding, and assignment logistics to help ensure a smooth experience from first conversation through completion of the assignment.

Application Process

1. Apply online with CV
2. Recruiter review and introductory conversation
3. Client submission
4. Interview process (if required)
5. Credentialing
6. Assignment start