Optometrist In Northern Az

Location & Start Date: 1 role in Pinon, AZ (start date: April 29) & 1 role in Chinle, AZ (start date: June 1)

Location details: Chinle and Pinon are both centers of Navajo culture and a short drive from the awe-inspiring Canyon de Chelly National Monument. These close-knit communities offer a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion and proximity to Telluride, CO which is the #1 rated ski resort in the U.S. by USA Today. Flagstaff, a vibrant city with museums, restaurants, and a lively atmosphere, is also within driving distance.

Time Commitment: 40 hours per week on a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule

Organization: Indian Health Service's Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility & Pinon Health Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

Interested applicants should reply ASAP via email to recruiting@10xg.com with a photo or other digital documentation of the minimum required qualifications which are:

· Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Optometrist in any US state, DC, or Puerto Rico

· Optometry degree

· Current certifications in CPR and BLS

· CV/Resume reflecting at least 6 months experience as an Optometrist; if Optometry residency was completed, and/or if the candidate has prior experience providing medical care to the Native American community, please specify the duration and location

· Preferred: DEA license with Schedules II – V

· Preferred: Board Certification with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry

Job Description:

· Diagnosis of visual and ocular problems through external and internal physical examination of the eye and adnexa.

· Treat and manage vision impairment and ocular disease with corrective lenses, therapeutic pharmaceuticals and other appropriate means.

· Use all forms of topical ophthalmic therapeutic medicine and oral therapeutic medicine to manage pathology and trauma.

· Perform minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, anterior segment foreign body removal, corneal debridement and suture removal.

· Provide emergency eye care services on an outpatient basis, including the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic trauma and pathology consistent with hospital privileges.

· Utilize laboratory and radiology services to evaluate ophthalmic and related systemic conditions.

· Direct optometric technicians to assist in the clinical examination as appropriate.

Additional Information:
The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility is a 60-bed facility offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including family medicine, mental health, pediatrics, internal medicine, and emergency care. More information is at https://www.ihs.gov/Navajo/healthcarefacilities/chinle.

The Pinon Health Center is an ambulatory Outpatient Clinic with a wide range of health services that include Community Health Nutrition, Counseling Services, Dental, Family Medicine, Health Promotion, Laboratory, Midwifery, Native Medicine, OB/GYN, Optometry, Patient Advocacy, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Nursing, Radiology, Speech Therapy, Navajo Nation Emergency Medical Services and Navajo Nation Health Education.

Company Overview:

10XG is a staffing and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. that supports U.S. federal government clients in the healthcare and operational fields.

Candidates can submit questions in writing to recruiting@10xg.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Las Vegas, NV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person