Optometrist - Jacksonville NMC
Company: USGP
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Optometrist Location: Naval Medical Center Jacksonville (NMC
Jacksonville) Summary: An Optometrist at a military medical center
like Naval Medical Center Jacksonville (NMC Jacksonville) provides
comprehensive eye care to active-duty service members, their
families, and other eligible beneficiaries. This is a crucial role
that ensures the vision health of military personnel is maintained
for both operational readiness and overall well-being. Duties and
Responsibilities: - Comprehensive Eye Exams: Conduct full-scope
optometry services, including comprehensive eye exams to assess
vision, check for refractive errors, and screen for ocular
diseases. - Refractive Services: Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and
contact lenses. This may also involve managing pre- and
post-operative care for refractive surgeries such as LASIK and PRK.
- Ocular Pathology Treatment: Diagnose, treat, and manage various
eye conditions and diseases. - Surgical Co-management: Collaborate
with ophthalmologists on surgical cases, providing pre- and
post-operative care. - Subspecialty Focus: May have opportunities
to focus on subspecialties such as low vision, traumatic brain
injury (TBI) rehabilitation, or specialty contact lenses. -
Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed
patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system. -
Patient Education: Counsel patients on their diagnoses, treatment
plans, and proper eye care practices. Qualifications and
Requirements: - Education: Must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
degree from an optometry school accredited by the Accreditation
Council on Optometric Education (ACOE). - Licensure: A current,
valid, and unrestricted state optometry license is required. -
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is often required.
- Experience: Previous experience in a refractive surgery center or
a military medical setting is often preferred. - Citizenship: Must
be a U.S. Citizen. - Security: Must be able to meet all security
requirements for base access and employment. - Skills: Strong
clinical diagnostic skills, excellent communication and
interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a
collaborative healthcare team. Compensation and Benefits: - Salary:
Compensation is highly competitive and often includes a salary
guarantee and/or a sign-on bonus. - Benefits: Positions often come
with a comprehensive benefits package, which may include paid time
off (PTO), sick leave, federal holidays, and a 401(k) plan. -
Work-Life Balance: The position typically offers a standard weekday
schedule, without required federal holiday or weekend work.
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