Location:
Tuba City, AZ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Type:
• Tribal
Salary Range:
$159,000 to $230,000 / Per Year
Open Period:
2/10/2026 until filled
Summary:
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).
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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.
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
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