Optometrist FCI-Fort Dix
Optometrist FCI-Fort Dix
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Job Description
Optometrist FCIFort Dix
Work Location
Health Services Department
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix
5756 Hartford and Pointville Road
Joint Base MDL NJ 08640
- Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries Fingerprints and Drug Screen.
- Type of Employment: FullTime 40 hours per week.
- Estimate Pay: $78.27/hour. This position will be an Independent Contract under Fidelity Partners.
- Period of Performance: 01 January 2025 30 December 2030.
Working Hours
The Optometrist will normally work Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) normally between the hours of 7:30am 4:00pm with a 30minute unpaid lunch break. A monthly schedule will be agreed upon after award by mutual agreement of all parties. This schedule is subject to change to meet the needs of the institution. Working hours will not exceed 40 hours in any given week. No overtime is authorized.
Summary of Duties
The Optometrist will provide Services for the prison population at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix by performing eye exams as requested diagnosis of eye conditions removal of foreign objects from the eye tonometry exams and recommendations for treatment and followup care. Additional duties/responsibilities are listed below.
Qualifications for the Optometrist:
- Hold a diploma from an accredited program and must possess 2000 hours (1 year) experience in Optometry.
- Hold a current license to practice Optometry and shall be licensed in one of the 50 U.S. States or U.S. Territories.
- Any Optometrist performing services shall apply for clinical privileges at the FCIFort Dix. A complete privilege packet must be submitted within 30 days of the Bureau of Prisons request.
- Must have the ability to work with the Adults in Custody population from a variety of cultural regional racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Be Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified though the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
**Copies of all certification and training are required to be submitted with the resume.
Attire
The Optometrist is required to wear appropriate professional attire at all times. This typically consists of medical scrub type uniforms or professional dress attire. Jeans (of any color) Tshirts sandals (of any type) tank tops and sweatpants/shirts are not considered appropriate professional attire.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluation of patients as referred by the medical staff.
- Providing legible written reports on all patients evaluated to include but not limited to
- Eye exams as requested
- Diagnosis of eye conditions
- Removal of foreign objects from the eye
- Physical findings
- Tonometry exams
- Recommendations for treatment and followup care
- Prescribing corrective lenses/frames as appropriate
- Fitting of eyeglasses and adjustment/repair of frames
- Individualized adjustment of exam equipment as needed
- Contractor must complete a minimum of 20 scheduled exams per eight session day
- Utilize the BEMR to document the eye exam.
- Provide phone or virtual consultation as needed with Government employees of the institution regarding Adults in Custodys Optometry cases.
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 or or call us at (210)or apply at
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).
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
