Air Force Jobs – Optometrist

Job Description:

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.

Job 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.

Job Requirements:

This is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. 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

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Air Force

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: other

Job Location: Little Rock, AR, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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