Optometrist
Apply NowCompany: U.S Government
Location: Tuba City, AZ 86045
Description:
Summary:
About This Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package Location and Lifestyle: Live and work on the scenic Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and breathtaking canyon landscapes. Enjoy day trips to nearby ski areas. The vibrant community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and the chance to build a rewarding career in an underserved area. Convenient access to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, and Las Vegas. Endless opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. Experience an excellent work-life balance with a close-knit, collaborative professional staff. Tuba City is a unique and diverse community, serving the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes. This cultural richness is further enhanced by the presence of Anglo, Hispanic, and African American professionals in the hospital and school systems, creating a welcoming and diverse environment.
The Clinical Optometrist is responsible for providing eye care to patients at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) service unit (includes Tuba City & Sacred Peaks facilities).
Duties:
Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical evaluation of the eye and adnexa. Treatment of visual, ophthalmic, and related disorders through prescription of corrective lenses, pharmacological therapy and other standard treatments, consistent with granted privileges. Provision of emergency eye care including diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma or pathology on an outpatient basis consistent with granted clinical privileges. Referral of patients requiring medical or surgical services to the appropriate medical specialty. Completion of accurate patient care notes and billing documents, which comply with professional, federal, and other applicable guidelines. Provision of care to inpatients consistent with clinical privileges or in assistance to ophthalmologist. Responsible for timely electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates) Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction. Completes all patient care documentation in the electronic health record entries accurately and in real-time. Participates in departmental workflow and or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives
Qualifications:
Education: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an accredited school. Must hold a therapeutic pharmaceutical level optometry license. Must have completed an accredited optometry residence. License: Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as an optometrist in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Experience: Must be proficient in the diagnosis and management of common ocular diseases including conjunctival and corneal disease, anterior uveitis, retinal vascular disease (including diabetic ocular complications), optic nerve disease (including glaucoma), retinal degenerations (including macular degeneration), retinal tears and detachments, as well as routine comprehensive eye exams. Credentialing: Must be a credentialed member of the Medical Staff by meeting the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance by TCRHCC Medical Staff Bylaws.
Work Type:
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
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About This Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package Location and Lifestyle: Live and work on the scenic Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and breathtaking canyon landscapes. Enjoy day trips to nearby ski areas. The vibrant community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and the chance to build a rewarding career in an underserved area. Convenient access to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, and Las Vegas. Endless opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. Experience an excellent work-life balance with a close-knit, collaborative professional staff. Tuba City is a unique and diverse community, serving the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes. This cultural richness is further enhanced by the presence of Anglo, Hispanic, and African American professionals in the hospital and school systems, creating a welcoming and diverse environment.
The Clinical Optometrist is responsible for providing eye care to patients at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC) service unit (includes Tuba City & Sacred Peaks facilities).
Duties:
Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical evaluation of the eye and adnexa. Treatment of visual, ophthalmic, and related disorders through prescription of corrective lenses, pharmacological therapy and other standard treatments, consistent with granted privileges. Provision of emergency eye care including diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma or pathology on an outpatient basis consistent with granted clinical privileges. Referral of patients requiring medical or surgical services to the appropriate medical specialty. Completion of accurate patient care notes and billing documents, which comply with professional, federal, and other applicable guidelines. Provision of care to inpatients consistent with clinical privileges or in assistance to ophthalmologist. Responsible for timely electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates) Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction. Completes all patient care documentation in the electronic health record entries accurately and in real-time. Participates in departmental workflow and or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives
Qualifications:
Education: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an accredited school. Must hold a therapeutic pharmaceutical level optometry license. Must have completed an accredited optometry residence. License: Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as an optometrist in any state within the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Experience: Must be proficient in the diagnosis and management of common ocular diseases including conjunctival and corneal disease, anterior uveitis, retinal vascular disease (including diabetic ocular complications), optic nerve disease (including glaucoma), retinal degenerations (including macular degeneration), retinal tears and detachments, as well as routine comprehensive eye exams. Credentialing: Must be a credentialed member of the Medical Staff by meeting the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance by TCRHCC Medical Staff Bylaws.
Work Type:
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Get Details & Apply:
https://careers.tchealth.org/jobs/1097?lang=en-us Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov