What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPTOMETRIST (CLINICAL) position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 12/31/2024 until filled Summary: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is committed to delivering quality healthcare to northeastern Arizona. We are actively recruiting talented Providers to join us in the stunning American Southwest, where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus. FDIHB's core value of Work-Life-Balance truly defines the rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications at www.fdihb.org/careers! DISCLAIMER: Applicant must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB, Inc. Medical Staff Bylaws, as amended. NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE: FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.
This position provides direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic optometric care to individuals across the spectrum of age and development within a high-risk rural population. Job Announcement Flyer: 2025_TMC Housing Overview.pdf [pdf - 8046.90 KB] Duties: Individually provides direct comprehensive clinical optometric care in an outpatient setting. Delivers high quality primary eye and vision care services. Examines for and prescribes corrective lenses. Provides total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow up services. Orders diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies. Utilizes advanced optometric procedures and instrumentation to diagnose, treat and manage ocular disorders and diseases. Determines proper remedial alternative and discusses and interprets findings with patients. Suggests appropriate treatment methods, including coordination of medical eye care services with other physicians or specialist within and outside of FDIHB. Provides patient and family education regarding ocular health issues. Evaluates, manages and triages emergent non-surgical eye conditions. Collaborates with other optometrists, ophthalmologists, physicians, nursing staff, technicians and administrators to facilitate care to meet common healthcare goals. Performs minor surgical procedures (suture removal, corneal foreign body removal) consistent with hospital clinical privileges. Ensures preparation and completion of comprehensive medical records in a timely appropriate manner in compliance with applicable guidelines. Participates in mandatory departmental and hospital staff meetings. Participates in any departmental Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/PI) and academic programs. Supervises optometric resident and students when applicable. Maintains clinical competence through continuing medical education, self-study, review of professional journals and proficiency training. Provides professional and technical in-services to department staff. Provides emergency on-call consultation and care as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Completion of one (1) year optometric residency or three (3) years if clinical experience in an ocular disease based practice. EDUCATION: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council of Optometric Association (ACOE). Active unrestricted Optometrist license in any U.S. State or Territory. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, the completion of an online application is MANDATORY at www.fdihb.org/careers and give as much detail as practically required. PLEASE EMAIL an Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume and a copy of your Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org / OFFICE: (928) 729-8117. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: OPTOM001082-22 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 12/31/2024 until filled Summary: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. (FDIHB) is committed to delivering quality healthcare to northeastern Arizona. We are actively recruiting talented Providers to join us in the stunning American Southwest, where icons such as the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley characterize the high-desert plateaus. FDIHB's core value of Work-Life-Balance truly defines the rural healthcare systems of the future. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications at www.fdihb.org/careers! DISCLAIMER: Applicant must meet the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance with FDIHB, Inc. Medical Staff Bylaws, as amended. NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE: FDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.
This position provides direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic optometric care to individuals across the spectrum of age and development within a high-risk rural population. Job Announcement Flyer: 2025_TMC Housing Overview.pdf [pdf - 8046.90 KB] Duties: Individually provides direct comprehensive clinical optometric care in an outpatient setting. Delivers high quality primary eye and vision care services. Examines for and prescribes corrective lenses. Provides total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow up services. Orders diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies. Utilizes advanced optometric procedures and instrumentation to diagnose, treat and manage ocular disorders and diseases. Determines proper remedial alternative and discusses and interprets findings with patients. Suggests appropriate treatment methods, including coordination of medical eye care services with other physicians or specialist within and outside of FDIHB. Provides patient and family education regarding ocular health issues. Evaluates, manages and triages emergent non-surgical eye conditions. Collaborates with other optometrists, ophthalmologists, physicians, nursing staff, technicians and administrators to facilitate care to meet common healthcare goals. Performs minor surgical procedures (suture removal, corneal foreign body removal) consistent with hospital clinical privileges. Ensures preparation and completion of comprehensive medical records in a timely appropriate manner in compliance with applicable guidelines. Participates in mandatory departmental and hospital staff meetings. Participates in any departmental Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QA/PI) and academic programs. Supervises optometric resident and students when applicable. Maintains clinical competence through continuing medical education, self-study, review of professional journals and proficiency training. Provides professional and technical in-services to department staff. Provides emergency on-call consultation and care as directed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Completion of one (1) year optometric residency or three (3) years if clinical experience in an ocular disease based practice. EDUCATION: Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council of Optometric Association (ACOE). Active unrestricted Optometrist license in any U.S. State or Territory. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, the completion of an online application is MANDATORY at www.fdihb.org/careers and give as much detail as practically required. PLEASE EMAIL an Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume and a copy of your Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) to: Ophelia.Anthony@fdihb.org / OFFICE: (928) 729-8117. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: OPTOM001082-22 Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.fdihb.org/careers Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov