Optometrist FCI-Fort 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 Inquires, Fingerprints and Drug

Screen.

Type of Employment: Full-Time, 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 30-minute 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 follow-up care. Additional duties/responsibilities are listed below.

Qualifications for the Optometrist:

Hold a diploma from an accredited program and must possess 2,000 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 FCI-Fort 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 Cardio-pulmonary 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), T-shirts, 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 toEye exams as requested

Diagnosis of eye conditions

Removal of foreign objects from the eye

Physical findings

Tonometry exams

Recommendations for treatment and follow-up 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 Custody's 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 (phone number removed) 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).