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Browning, Montana

Optometrist (1099, Locum Tenens)

OptometristIncludes callContract

Listed compensation

$120.00/Hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for an Optometrist (Locum Tenens) in support of the Indian Health Service's Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, MT. The Optometrist shall deliver quality care to attain positive health outcomes for all our valued patients with emphasis on cultural sensitivity and human dignity.

For more information on the Blackfeet Service Unit, visit: ihs.gov

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive Optometry care utilizing the Indian Health Service supplied facilities, equipment and support services.

  • Examine, diagnose, and develop treatment plans and recommendations for patients seen.
  • Recommend and refer patients to other Indian Health Service providers and Purchased Referred Care vendors within appropriate IHS guidelines.
  • Capable of responding to rapidly changing and unexpected needs for temporary coverage within a service unit.

Advise the Clinical Director or designated representative of any problems encountered in connection with meeting the patient's care needs.

Participate in quality assurance activities that ensure quality patient care as well as efficient use of hospital resources. These activities may include chart review and discussion with the Clinical Director or his designee.

Develop a working understanding of the Joint Commission standards, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines and Association of Infection Control guidelines.

Complete all required administrative paperwork within 24- hours of patient visit to include electronic consultations, co-signatures, completion of chart or Risk Management Reviews, unusual occurrences and peer review, as required.

Provide consultation to the Hospital Emergency Department heath care providers on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry

  • Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice Optometry in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • (Preferred) Board Certified in Optometry
  • Active BLS certification
  • 2 years minimum experience post-graduate in Optometry

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $120.00/Hr.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisTreatment planningClinical consultation

Optometry Career Context

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Montana is 94.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of Montana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Optometrist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

10
<$165k
7
$165k-190k
6
$190k-215k
2
$215k-240k
2
$240k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Browning

Median resident rent
$589/mo
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
Up to 6.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.