Part-Time Optometrist – Military Health System

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, GA seeks a licensed optometrist for a part-time role (16 hours per week) within the Department of Medicine Optometry Service. This Direct Hire Solicitation emphasizes federal service entry.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree, active licensure, and at least one year of professional optometry experience or a residency. This position involves patient exams, treatment of visual disorders, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited program.
• Current, full, unrestricted optometry license in a U.S. state, DC, PR, or a U.S. territory.
• One year of professional optometrist experience examining/treating visual disorders and supervising ophthalmic equipment; medical record documentation.
• Residency completion may be considered, but this job requires experience alone (no education substitution).

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients presenting with visual disorders and ocular diseases.
• Monitor ophthalmic equipment and instruments for proper operation.
• Annotate patient records through computer entry or forms.

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, GA seeks a licensed optometrist for a part-time role (16 hours per week) within the Department of Medicine Optometry Service. This Direct Hire Solicitation emphasizes federal service entry.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Optometry degree, active licensure, and at least one year of professional optometry experience or a residency. This position involves patient exams, treatment of visual disorders, and documentation.