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llow your curiosity to explore wide open spaces... About the Community - Belcourt, North Dakota In general, North Dakota's open landscape is lush with diversity, opportunity, and possibility. With world-class fishing, hiking, biking, golfing, camping, water recreation, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, skiing, and hunting, Belcourt has no exception to there. Belcourt is within the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation with a population of approximately 2,000. It was originally known as Siipiising, which is Anishinaabe (Chippewa) for "Creek that sings with life-giving water." The name refers to what European Americans called Ox Creek, which flows right through the center of town.
Belcourt allows you to follow your curiosity, not the crowd, to wide open spaces and love where you live. Click to explore more of what North Dakota has to offer
here. Explore more things for you and the family to do in and around Belcourt
here. Airport Information: If you are flying in to Belcourt, the closest international airport is the Minot International Airport, approximately 112 miles away. This airport supports the following airlines: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Visit their website
here. About the Facility - Belcourt (The Quentin N. Burdick Memorial HCF) The Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility located in Belcourt, North Dakota, is a 27-bed hospital serving a population of approximately 14,550 Native Americans. The QNBMHCF Outpatient provides 24-Hour Emergency Services, Laboratory, Radiology (CAT Scan & Mobile MRI) and 24-Hour Pharmacy Services. Ambulatory services consist of Optometry, Dental, Clinical, Emergency, Podiatry, and Same-Day Clinic. This facility also offers Behavioral Health.
Facility Address: 1300 Hospital Loop, Belcourt, ND 58316
Optometrist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to) - The Optometrist delivers primary and comprehensive eye care services, including prescribing corrective lenses and ordering diagnostic studies.
- Diagnose and manage visual and ocular conditions, including Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Iritis, and other ocular/systemic diseases.
- Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., anterior segment foreign body removal, corneal debridement, suture removal).
- Provide preventive and therapeutic optometric care to patients across all age groups and with diverse needs.
- The Optometrist detects neuromuscular impairments and anomalies of binocular function.
- Refer and coordinate medical and surgical care with other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Utilize laboratory and radiology services to manage and evaluate ophthalmic conditions.
- Conduct mandated examinations, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma screenings.
- The Optometrist provides specialty clinics and services, including low vision care, contact lens services, and geriatric care.
Optometrist - REQUIREMENTS - Hold a degree from an accredited Optometry Program in the United States.
- t least one year of professional experience as an Optometrist
- Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must have a current unrestricted license to practice Optometry in a U.S. State, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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