Navy Optometrist: Serve Globally with Elite Benefits

US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (up to $30K)

Specialty Incentive Pay ($5,000)

Board Certification Pay ($8K/yr)

Housing allowance

Comprehensive Healthcare

Federal pension & 5% 401k match

Job summary

The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery is actively seeking Optometrists to join as commissioned officers in the Medical Service Corps.

You will provide comprehensive eye and vision care to Sailors, Marines, and families, diagnosing and treating eye diseases, prescribing eyewear, and supporting readiness across 250+ locations including ships like USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy. Eligible candidates enjoy substantial benefits including sign‑on incentives, specialty pay, board certification pay,

Qualifications

• Current license to practice
• U.S. Citizenship
• Between ages 21 to 42

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat eye diseases and vision disorders.
• Prescribe corrective eyewear (spectacles, contacts).
• Manage refractive surgeries and ensure military readiness across locations.

Skills

Vision screening

Eye disease diagnosis

Refractive care

Job description

The U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery is actively seeking Optometrists to join as commissioned officers in the Medical Service Corps.

You will provide comprehensive eye and vision care to Sailors, Marines, and families, diagnosing and treating eye diseases, prescribing eyewear, and supporting readiness across 250+ locations including ships like USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy. Eligible candidates enjoy substantial benefits including sign‑on incentives, specialty pay, board certification pay,