Navy Optometrists

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 is actively seeking to hire 13 Optometrists to join our Medical Services Corps this fiscal year.

Think GLOBAL-IMPACT! Think US NAVY!

This is an opportunity to go beyond the clinic—to serve those who serve, and lead where your skills matters most.

What You'll Do:

Navy optometrists are commissioned officers in the Medical Service Corps responsible for providing comprehensive eye and vision care to Sailors, Marines, and their families. Their primary duties include diagnosing and treating eye diseases, prescribing corrective eyewear (spectacles/contact lenses), managing refractive surgeries, and ensuring military readiness, often serving in over 250 locations or aboard hospital ships like the USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy

Location examples, including (But not limited to):

• Portsmouth, VAand many more
• Up to $30K sign-on bonus
• $5,000 Specialty Incentive Pay
• $8k annual Board Certification Pay
• Tax-free housing allowance or base housing
• 12 weeks maternity leave + unlimited sick leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, dental and vision)
• Federal pension and 5% 401k match (TSP)

Eligibility requirements:

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

This is more than a job—it’s a calling.

And the Navy needs clinicians like you—grounded, compassionate, and committed to service.

[e-mail] / 518 461 9343