What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Indian Health Services?
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Type: Tribal Salary Range: $150,000 to $195,000 / Per Year Open Period: 2/2/2026 until filled Summary: At Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC), located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care. Our team is driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence -- the very values that drew them to healthcare in the first place. Our employees appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie, the opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, and the meaningful relationships built with patients and colleagues alike. Our patients, in turn, value the genuine care and dedication they receive. Location & Lifestyle Highlights
Type: Tribal Salary Range: $150,000 to $195,000 / Per Year Open Period: 2/2/2026 until filled Summary: At Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC), located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona, we take pride in fostering a workplace where employees feel empowered to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care. Our team is driven by purpose, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence -- the very values that drew them to healthcare in the first place. Our employees appreciate the strong sense of camaraderie, the opportunity to work in a high-tech environment, and the meaningful relationships built with patients and colleagues alike. Our patients, in turn, value the genuine care and dedication they receive. Location & Lifestyle Highlights
• Live and work in the scenic beauty of the Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and canyon country
• Enjoy easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing -- with the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Snowbowl ski area just a short drive away
• Experience a culturally rich and diverse community, home to the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes, alongside Anglo, Hispanic, and African American residents
• Benefit from a close-knit, collaborative medical staff and an excellent work/life balance Benefits Overview TCRHCC offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:
• Medical and Dental Insurance (shared cost)
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability -- provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits such as vision, additional life insurance, and more -- available at competitive group rates through payroll deduction We are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.
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: 1. Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical evaluation of the eye and adnexa. 2. Treatment of visual, ophthalmic, and related disorders through prescription of corrective lenses, pharmacological therapy and other standard treatments, consistent with granted privileges. 3. Provision of emergency eye care including diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma or pathology on an outpatient basis consistent with granted clinical privileges. 4. Referral of patients requiring medical or surgical services to the appropriate medical specialty. 5. Completion of accurate patient care notes and billing documents, which comply with professional, federal, and other applicable guidelines. 6. Provision of care to inpatients consistent with clinical privileges or in assistance to ophthalmologist. 7. Responsible for timely electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned. 9. 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. 10. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates) 11. 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. 12. Completes all patient care documentation in the electronic health record entries accurately and in real-time. 13. Participates in departmental workflow and or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives and other responsibilities consistent with the role Qualifications: Education:
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: 1. Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical evaluation of the eye and adnexa. 2. Treatment of visual, ophthalmic, and related disorders through prescription of corrective lenses, pharmacological therapy and other standard treatments, consistent with granted privileges. 3. Provision of emergency eye care including diagnosis and treatment of ocular trauma or pathology on an outpatient basis consistent with granted clinical privileges. 4. Referral of patients requiring medical or surgical services to the appropriate medical specialty. 5. Completion of accurate patient care notes and billing documents, which comply with professional, federal, and other applicable guidelines. 6. Provision of care to inpatients consistent with clinical privileges or in assistance to ophthalmologist. 7. Responsible for timely electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. 8. Performs other related duties as assigned. 9. 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. 10. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates) 11. 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. 12. Completes all patient care documentation in the electronic health record entries accurately and in real-time. 13. Participates in departmental workflow and or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives and other responsibilities consistent with the role 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 residency 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: Permanent, Full Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Salary : $150,000 - $195,000