Optometrist (O.D.) Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC)
Location: HWY 264 MP 388, Polacca, Arizona 86042
Contract Type: Federal One-Year Contract (Base Period) Indian Health Service BPA Call, nonpersonal health care services Estimated Start Date: November 1, 2026 (facility estimate; subject to award, security clearance, and credentialing/privileging timelines)
Schedule: Full-Time: Monday Friday, (8-hr shifts, 1-hr unpaid lunch, 40 hrs/week paid). Part-Time/Intermittent blocks also available (AM / PM, Mon Thu, plus Fri AM). FLSA overtime applies over 80 hrs in a biweekly HHS pay period, priced separately. Credentialing Lead Time: Candidate identified at least 45 calendar days before the scheduled performance date for IHS security clearance and credentialing/privileging per IHM Part 3, Chapter 23. Required documents: resume, OF-306 + Addendum (wet signature), IHS Provisional Access Memo, Pro-Children Act/No FEAR Act/ISSA training certificates, OFI-86C with fingerprint cards, HHS-745 Section A, two valid IDs, education/licensure, BLS certification.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver full-scope, AAAHC-consistent primary eye care: comprehensive exams, accurate diagnosis, and treatment of ocular conditions. Prescribe corrective lenses/medications within licensure and IHS-granted privileges; perform minor ocular procedures per AAAHC Ch. 10.Document all encounters in EHR/RPMS the same day, immediately following the encounter (AAAHC Ch. 6 / IHM Pt. 6, Ch. 3).Complete timely, accurate referrals (including Purchase Referred Care) for care beyond primary eye-care scope.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
  • Minimum 2 years' clinical experience
  • Active, unrestricted optometry licensure in any U.S. State, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Territory
  • Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
  • Proficiency in EHR/RPMS documentation; compliance with continuing education per AAAHC Ch. 7CompensationCOMPENSATION SUMMARY1-YEAR FEDERAL CONTRACT (BASE PERIOD)
  • Taxed W-2 Hourly Rate$110.00 /hr ($4,400.00 hrs)
  • Weekly Per Diem (Lodging + M&IE)$1,533.00 /week (non-taxable, GSA CONUS basis)
  • Blended Effective Hourly Rate$148.33 /hr (taxed wage + per diem 40 hrs)1099 Independent Contractor Rate$134.00 /hr, all-inclusive (no per diem stacking; contractor responsible for self-employment tax)
  • One-Time Travel Allowance$1,000 (single lump-sum reimbursement for relocation/mileage/airfare to assignment start)

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Level

Senior

Salary

$110.00 - $148.33 per hour

Location

Polacca, AZ

Occupation

Optometrists

Industry

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

Posted

18 days ago

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