Optometrist

Optometrist
Hopi Country & Colorado River Valley - Arizona & California

The Community - Polacca, AZ
Polacca sits at the base of First Mesa on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona, surrounded by the dramatic mesas, buttes, and high-desert landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. The Hopi people have inhabited this land for more than a thousand years, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied communities in North America. The region offers unparalleled cultural richness, including traditional villages, world-renowned Hopi pottery and kachina carving, and a deeply rooted connection to the land. Outdoor enthusiasts will find exceptional hiking, photography, and stargazing opportunities in the vast open spaces of the high desert. Flagstaff (approximately 2.5 hours) provides additional dining, shopping, and university-town amenities, while the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is about 3 hours away.

The Community - Winterhaven, CA
Winterhaven is located along the Colorado River at the California-Arizona border, adjacent to Yuma, AZ. The area offers a warm, sunny climate year-round, proximity to outdoor recreation on the river, and easy access to the amenities of the greater Yuma metropolitan area.

Airport Information: Polacca: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), approximately 150 miles southwest; Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), approximately 270 miles south. Winterhaven: Yuma International Airport (YUM), approximately 10 miles east; PHX approximately 180 miles northeast.

About the Facilities
Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) is an HC-accredited facility and the only healthcare center on the Hopi Reservation, serving approximately 18,000 patients. The dedicated optometry clinic features two exam lanes, averaging 12-14 patients per day. Fort Yuma Health Care Center (FYHCC) in Winterhaven, CA serves the Quechan Tribe community.

Facility Addresses:
HHCC: P.O. Box 4000, Highway 264, Mile Marker 388, Polacca, AZ 86042
FYHCC: 401 East Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Optometrist - RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comprehensive eye examinations, vision assessments, and refractions.
• Diagnose and manage ocular disease and refractive error.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and ophthalmic medications.
• Perform minor ocular procedures within scope of practice.
• Document encounters in the facility EHR per established protocols.

Optometrist - REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) from an accredited institution.
• Current, active optometry license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Prescriptive authority for ophthalmic medications.
• IHS, tribal, or community health experience preferred.

Schedule
Monday-Friday, business hours. Approximately 3 FTE positions available.

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