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If you´re an Optometrist and interested in being part of an elite medical team, consider becoming a member of the Air Force´s health team.

Clear, crisp vision is important not only to our pilots and technicians staffing satellite controls, but also to all members of the U.S. Air Force family. Air Force Optometrists maintain the health and welfare of active-duty and retired service members and their families. Youll be challenged with using the broadest scope of your privileges to ensure proper vision correction with glasses or contact lenses, as well as diagnosing, treating and managing ocular disease and providing surgical co-management. Additionally, Air Force Optometrists have the opportunity to pursue physiological optics research, further supporting the Air Force air and space mission.If you are interested in joining our professional, state-of-the-art team, please contact an Air Force adviser today.BenefitsYou will receive excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and 30 days of vacation with pay beginning your first year.Continuing EducationThe Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent treatments and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education and training to keep you current in your profession.QualificationsThis is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42.Must be willing to relocate.Must have a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree accredited by the Council on Optometric Education.Must have obtained a current license to practice optometry in a state or territory of the United States or District of Columbia or be within one year of graduation.

***Civilian Contract Position at Kirtland Air Force Base***~Part time contract position- 1 day a week~Contract runs through September 10, 2010, with the option to renew for an additional 1 year term.Responsibilities:~Facilitate patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers in accordance with policies and regulations.~Supervise, oversee, and/or instruct other health care professionals seeing patients within the scope of their clinical privileges or responsibilities.~Promote preventive and health maintenance care.~Prescribe and dispense medications in accordance with privileges.Requirements:~Must have sufficient experience to be able to adequately perform the optometric tasks, including, but to limited to, the following:-Prepare eyewear prescriptions-Verify complete eyewear prescriptions-Fit and adjust prescription and plain safety glasses-Perform minor repair of glasses~Must have successfully completed an accredited optometry training program, and possess and maintain a current, valid, and unrestricted license.~Must be employed in the practice of optometry or have been in training for 24 of the last 36 months.