Optometrist

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

POSITION 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).

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Optometry Degree (OD) from an accredited school.
• Must hold a therapeutic pharmaceutical level optometry license.
• Must have completed an accredited optometry residency.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must be a credentialed member of the Medical Staff by meeting the criteria for Credentialing and Privileging in accordance by TCRHCC Medical Staff Bylaws.

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Successful and positive working relationships with supervisors, co‑workers and support staff and demonstrated the ability to work as a collaborator.
• Development of positive community relations, including an understanding of the political issues in the community and the organization where previously employed.
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of ethical complaints.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills with patients and co‑workers in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Has the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
• Follow the chain of command.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

Physical:

Some physical exertion such as long periods of sitting working at the computer, standing, walking, bending, maintaining balance, reaching, and occasional climbing, kneeling, crouching, and twisting are abilities required for this position. Position also requires the ability of recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items, such as books, papers, equipment, pushing patients in wheelchairs or transferring patients between…