Utah, the great outdoors! The Community - Fort Duchesne, Utah
Duchesne County is located just an hour away from Heber Valley and is the perfect destination for families to come together and enjoy a variety of activities such as ATVing, boating, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, and archery. Stay in one of Duchesne's destination resorts or camp on one of the nicest beaches in Utah with improved camping and primitive camping. Whether your dream destination is being nestled up in the aspens and cottonwoods, getting away from anything and everything or doing some serious fly fishing and elk hunting, Duchesne County has the resort for you! Enjoy golfing? The Roosevelt Golf Course is often rated in the top 10 courses in Utah by professional golfers. There are 18 unique and challenging holes which include red rock, high Uinta vistas, desert formations including cliffs and water features and some amazing views.
There are entirely too many exciting things to do while here, so be sure to check out their website for more information here!
Airport Information: The closest major airport to the facility would be the Salt Lake City International Airport, a short distance of approximately 2 hours away. This airport supports almost 100 non-stop flights across the country through 13 different airlines. For more information here.
About the Facility - Uintah and Ouray Health Center Leave the hazards of urban life behind and apply your skills to a wide scope of health care. This ambulatory 40-hour facility is staffed by physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and dental, optometry, and psychology providers. They provide comprehensive public health services including general medical, surgical follow-up, pediatric, prenatal and postpartum care. Dental, behavioral health, and optometry services are also available. Other clinical specialties are provided by visiting consultants and are scheduled periodically. Patients requiring more complex medical care are referred to the hospital or other contract facilities.
Facility Address: 6822 E 1000 S, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026 Optometrist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)- The optometrist will be responsible for full scope primary eye care delivered independently without assistance from text or nurses. This will include obtaining and documenting in the EHR in ophthalmic and medical history, a comprehensive ophthalmic exam, accurate and complete diagnosis, and effective treatment plans.
- Treatment plans will include (as clinically indicated) a prescription of eye care, contact lenses, oral and ophthalmic medications, and ordering ancillary testing as needed.
- Ancillary testing may include but not be limited to obsolic imaging studies (ultrasound, photos, OCT, pachymetry, Etcetera), visual field testing, laboratories studies, and radiographic imaging (playing films, CT, and MRI).
- Minor surgical procedures such as foreign body removal and papilloma excision, and pre-operative and post-operative care of various ophthalmic surgeries, is also expected. In all cases documenting, performing, and arranging follow up and referrals as needed is required as well.
Optometrist - REQUIREMENTS - Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience as a clinical optometrist.
- Education: Must have a Doctor of Optometry degree.
- Licensure: Must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action license as a nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Certification: Must have a current certification in Basic Life Support.
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