Optometrist

Overview

This position is located at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) Camp Lejeune, NC.

 

This is an employed civilian  Nurse ( Labor & Delivery) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

 

 

Responsibilities

As a Optometrist (Clinical) you will:

• Provide diagnosis, management, and treatment of all patients that are within the scope of optometric practice and credentials
• Treat pathology and injuries of the eye and adnexa using therapeutic drugs
• Perform advanced optometric procedures in the detection and treatment of unusual visual deficiencies (i.e., cycloplegic and manifest refraction, biomicroscopy, direct and binocular indirect opthalmoscopy)
• Monitor the maintenance of ophthalmic equipment and instruments
• Perform oversight of the optometry staff
• Provide eye and vision consultative services to patients and medical staff

 

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

 

Applicants must have received a passing score on the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NEBO) examinations and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice optometry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

 

One year of specialized experience as an optometrist