Optometrist

Company: U.S. Air Force
Location: Valdosta
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

Position SummaryItíÆ?¢íâ??â?¬Ã­â??â?¢s crucial to ensure our Airmen have optimal vision. Optometrists provide primary eye care through examination and testing of their patientsíÆ?¢íâ??â?¬Ã­â??â?¢ eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases. An integral part of the healthcare system, these practitioners do everything from prescribing correctional lenses to diagnosing conditions related to the ocular system.íâ?? Primary Responsibilitiesí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eyes and associated structuresí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Prescribe treatment and ophthalmic devices, such as glasses and contact lensesí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Perform clinical procedures necessary to correcting visioní¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Manages optometry activities and supervises ophthalmic technicians with emphasis on meeting Air Force medical service standardsí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Plans, supervises and participates in vision conservation, eye protection, soft contact lens program and the corneal refractive surgery programsíâ?? BenefitsYour effort and commitment is essential to our mission, which is why we provide our Airmen with a benefits package that is unparalleled in the civilian world:í¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  30 days of vacation with pay each yearí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your familyí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Food and housing assistanceí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  A generous retirement programí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunitiesí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Free or low-cost world travel opportunitiesí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Excellent starting salaryíâ?? QualificationsThis is an active duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:í¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Doctor of Optometryí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  An unrestricted state license to practice optometryí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Completion of five-and-a-half-week Commissioned Officer Training courseí¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Must be between the ages of 18 and 41í¢â?¬Â¢Ã­â?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ?? íâ??  Must be willing to relocateíâ?? About the Air ForceThe U.S. Air Force is the most advanced Air Force in the world offering hundreds of career opportunities, from healthcare to engineering, in order to provide precise and reliable global vigilance, reach and power for the nation. Our mission is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. And those who put on this uniform every day live by a set of core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.by Jobble

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