Start Date: April 29 or later, depending on the Optometrist's availability
Location details: Pinon is a center of Navajo culture and a short drive from the awe-inspiring Canyon de Chelly National Monument. This close-knit community offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion and proximity to fantastic ski resorts (Arizona Snowbowl & 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. Government housing is available in Pinon and nearby Chinle at reasonable rates.
Time Commitment: 40 hours per week on a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule
Organization: Indian Health Service's Pinon Health Center
Interested applicants should reply ASAP via email to recruiting@10xg.com with a photo or other digital documentation of their qualifications including:
Minimum Qualifications:
· 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, or attest you are willing to attain these prior to starting work
· CV/Resume
Preferred Qualifications (not required to fill the role)
· DEA license with Schedules II – V
· Board Certification with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry
· Completion of an Optometry residency program
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 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: $125.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person