Job Details
Optometrist
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $103,650 to $155,470 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 4/25/2019 to 1/31/2020 |
| Summary: |
This position can be filled either as: Contract, Part-Time Regular, or Full-Time Regular.
Salary Range: $103,652 - $155,478
(Starting salary dependant upon directly related education and work experience).
For FT, Regular: Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation, KPHC offers exceptional benefits to include a generous 401K Profit Sharing plan, free gym memberships at selected locations, and a rich Personal Time Off, PTO accrual rate. KPHC offers medical, dental, vision, life short-term disability for employees at no cost to employees. Additional insurance coverage are also offered. The purpose of this position is to provide direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic medical and optometric care to individuals across the spectrum of age and development within a high risk population. The position performs non-supervisory administrative, clinical and community duties at the Santo Domingo Health Center. |
| Duties: | ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical duties: • Independently provide direct comprehensive clinical optometric care in an outpatient setting which includes but is not limited to: treatment of visual, ophthalmic and related disorders through prescription of corrective lenses including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and basic low vision devices. Ensures completion of accurate patient care notes and billing documents. • Provide telemedicine reading services for diabetic retinal screening program. • Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment/management of visual and ocular disorders/diseases. • Uses and is proficient in the use of all forms of topical ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic pharmacological agents to evaluate, diagnose and manage disorders of the visual and ocular system. • Uses oral therapeutic medicines as indicated to treat/manage ocular pathology. • Utilizes advanced optometric procedures and instrumentation to diagnose and manage ocular disorders/diseases. • Performs minor surgical procedures (suture removal, corneal foreign body removal) consistent with clinical privileges. • Responsible for the utilization of laboratory, radiology services to evaluate ophthalmic conditions. • Refers and is responsible for the coordination of medical and eye care services with other physicians and/or specialist within and outside of the Santo Domingo Health Center. • Provides total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services • Assures preparation and completion of comprehensive medical records in a timely appropriate manner in compliance with applicable guidelines. Administrative duties: • Responsible for the reviewing and updating of departmental policies and procedures. • Participates in mandatory departmental and health center staff meetings. • Actively participates in any departmental QA/PI projects. • Supervises optometric resident/interns when applicable. • Responsible for maintaining an active, unrestricted optometric license from any US state. • Maintains clinical competence through continuing medical education, self-study, review of professional journals and proficiency training in the use of new bio-medical ophthalmic devices and equipment. • Provides professional and technical in-services to facility personnel when applicable. • Provides written reports as needed by other physicians and/or agencies. • Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications: | MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduate of an accredited college/school of Optometry, preference will be given to candidates having completed residency training or having 3 years equivalent post-graduate experience. • Must have a degree from accredited college/school of Optometry. • Must hold a valid, unrestricted license to practice Optometry from any of the 50 US states or District of Columbia. • Licensed in the State of New Mexico as an Optometrist within one (1) year from date of hire. Licenses/Certifications: • Must be TPA and DPA certified. • Must have CPR and/or ACLS certification. MANDATORY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Patient care will be carried out in a respectful caring manner, with cultural awareness. • Be able to competently diagnose and manage a caseload where 60-70% is comprised of ocular pathology. • Proficient in speaking, writing and communication skills. • Ability to meet and deal with a variety of internal and external customers. • Ability to be educated in the proficient use of numerous technical medical and ophthalmological devices. • Comprehensive knowledge of Indian Health Service (IHS) Clinical/Medical staff by-laws, rules and regulations and comply with all requirements for appointment to and must be credentialed and privileged in accordance with Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation medical staff by-laws. • Knowledge of policies and regulations on Tort Claims and Third Party Claims. • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. • Incumbent may be required to work day, evening or holiday shifts. • Familiarity with the mandatory reporting requirements under the Indian Child Protection Act, with regards to suspected incidence of child abuse or child neglect. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Residency training, preferably IHS or other ocular disease training or 3 years equivalent post-graduate work experience. • Additional optometric credentialing, certification and/or fellowship. • Bilingual skills in English and the Keres native language. • Prior experience working with Indian Health Services (IHS), a Tribe or Tribal organization. |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | KPHC-OPT-2019-01E |
| Who May Apply? | All Groups of Qualified Individuals |
| Get Details & Apply: | http://www.kp-hc.org/employment.htm |
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| Name: | manjares, aurelia |
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