Position Summary

It’s crucial to ensure our Airmen have optimal vision. Optometrists provide primary eye care through examination and testing of their patients’ eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases. An integral part of the healthcare system, these practitioners do everything from prescribing correctional lenses to diagnosing conditions related to the ocular system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eyes and associated structures.
• Prescribe treatment and ophthalmic devices, such as glasses and contact lenses.
• Perform clinical procedures necessary to correct vision.
• Manage optometry activities and supervise ophthalmic technicians with an emphasis on meeting Air Force medical service standards.
• Plan, supervise and participate in vision conservation, eye protection, soft contact lens program and the corneal refractive surgery programs.

Benefits

The Air Force benefits package is unparalleled in the civilian world. Benefits include:

30 days of vacation with pay each year

• Outstanding healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing assistance
• Generous retirement program
• Continuing medical education opportunities
• Free or low-cost world travel opportunities

Qualifications

This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. The application is for a specific position within the Air Force. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

• Doctor of Optometry
• An unrestricted state license to practice optometry
• Completion of eight-week Officer Training School
• Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 41
• Must be willing to relocate

About the Air Force

The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $57,088.25 per year

Work Location: On the road