Army Optometrist — Vision Care Specialist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Polk South (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, LA is seeking a licensed Optometrist to provide comprehensive vision care to beneficiaries. This Direct Hire Solicitation offers federal-level opportunities and a PATH for salary negotiation for new-to-Federal service candidates.

Applicants must have an OD from an ACOE-accredited program, hold a current unrestricted license, and meet experience or residency requirements. US citizens only.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOVE? ACME? Accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• One year of professional experience as an Optometrist including examining and treating patients with visual disorders and/or diseases OR completion of an accredited residency.
• Residency may substitute for the experience; substitution of education for experience is not permitted for this position.

Education

Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree

Job description

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, LA is seeking a licensed Optometrist to provide comprehensive vision care to beneficiaries. This Direct Hire Solicitation offers federal-level opportunities and a PATH for salary negotiation for new-to-Federal service candidates.

Applicants must have an OD from an ACOE-accredited program, hold a current unrestricted license, and meet experience or residency requirements. US citizens only.