Optometrist

Join us as a Contract Optometrist at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA . This is a locum/contract position with the Department of Defense. Duties include: Provide weekend and event annual “fit for duty” optical exams for members of the US Army National Guard (ARNG) located near Tacoma, WA. Duties are performed on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and may also include occasional travel to local National Guard posts as needed. Services will only be performed at ARNG posts within 60 miles of Tacoma. Utilize government provided clinic, equipment, computers, and supplies to perform examinations. Submit exam results to Department of Defense to be followed up with by Soldier’s primary care providers. Schedule: Primarily Sat/Sun drill weekends, generally 8A-4:30P. Approximately 24-60 workdays per year. Period of Performance: 12-month base period beginning on or about 9/15/2026 with four additional 12-month renewal options for a possible total of up to 5 years. Qualifications: Education . Doctoral degree (MD/DO) in Optometry or equivalent. Licensure and certification . Clear and active Washington state Optometry license required. BC/BE and current BLS required. Experience . Familiarity with military aviation medicine, aviation/pilot examinations, flight physicals, or similar experience preferred. Training and Credentialing . Must be willing to commit to completing the DOD’s credentialing process which includes background verification, computer system installation, DOD information access, and required Army/DOD training online training modules. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Must pass TB test. Complete an online onboarding process. Willingness to comply with Department of Veterans Affairs vaccination programs for seasonal influenza and COVID-19. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Who we are: Monterey is a Veterans Affairs (VA) Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). We graduated from the SBA 8(a) Program and have a variety of contracts available for use. What we do: Monterey teams with general practice, specialists, and allied health practitioners nationwide to provide local coverage for examinees. We deliver a wide range of medical examination-only services to public sectors and the individuals they serve. Our clients include the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the Department of Labor, the Department of Defense, and more. Our provider network consists of over 700 providers in various medical specialties and degree types. They conduct diagnostic-only examination services on an as-needed basis. These services may take place in their private office, established clinics located across the country, or during travel opportunities for group screening events. EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monterey Medical