Optometrist Opportunity with the U.S. Navy – Practice with Purpose

This is a full-time, in-person active-duty position (Not remote or telemedicine) with career-defining benefits and impact.

See the world while making a difference!

The U.S. Navy is hiring Optometrists to deliver world-class vision care to military personnel and their families. Work in modern facilities, explore global duty stations, and build a career with purpose, stability, and benefits unmatched in the civilian sector.

Starting Annual Compensation: $116,000 to $157,000

Position Highlights:

• Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5,000 Incentive Pay + $8,000 Board Certification Pay
• 30 Days Paid Vacation + Federal Holidays
• Tax-Free Housing Allowance or Base Housing
• CME and Licensure Support
• Federal Pension + Thrift Savings Plan (with match)
• Comprehensive Family Medical and Dental Coverage
• No Malpractice Insurance Needed
• Global Humanitarian & Operational Assignments Available

Hiring Locations Include (but not limited to):

• Bremerton, WA
• San Diego, CA
• Portsmouth, VA
• Bethesda, MD
• San Diego, CA

Minimum Qualifications:

• OD from accredited optometry school
• Active U.S. license
• U.S. Citizenship
• Age 21–64

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. A mission to serve and support our service members and their families.

If this resonates and you'd like to learn more, please apply here or reach out via call, text, or email!

Recruiter Contact:

Michael Yalon 📧 Michael.C.Yalon.Mil@US.Navy.Mil 📞 (520) 954-1120

America’s Navy is approximately 450,000 Sailors, 300 ships and submarines, and 3,700 aircraft strong. Water and salt flow through our veins in the same proportion as the sea. That mighty force is the lifeblood of the greatest Navy ever to sail unstoppably upon it, slip stealthily beneath it or fly unchallenged above it. And we defend with honor, courage, and commitment every hour of every day. We are America’s Navy. We are forged by the sea.