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Global Dynamics
McChord AFB, Washington

Optometrist

OptometristPart-Time

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Salary Range: $0.01–$0.02

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) - McChord AFB, WA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.02Hourly, Company Purpose: Global Dynamics LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing Healthcare Clinical and Support Services, Administrative, and Training Support for the Federal Government.

Global Dynamics, LLC is a leader in the personnel support services industry setting a new standard in career placement and flexible staffing.

Position Title: Optometrist Position Purpose: Global Dynamics is seeking a qualified Optometrist to provide professional optometry services in support of the Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG).

The Optometrist will perform vision examinations and related clinical and administrative services in accordance with Army regulations, aviation flight physical examination requirements, directives, and applicable clinical standards.

Services will primarily be performed at the 96th Aviation Troop Command at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, with services also potentially performed at Camp Murray or other authorized WAARNG locations within 60 miles of JBLM.

Duties and Responsibilities: Perform professional optometry services in accordance with Army regulations, aviation flight physical examination requirements, directives, and instructions. Conduct in-person eye examinations for Washington Army National Guard Soldiers. Write appropriate vision prescriptions for Soldiers.

Order glasses for Soldiers using the Spectacle Request Transmission System (SRTS). Obtain and maintain access to Government systems including MEDPROS Web Data Entry (MWDE), AERO, and MHS GENESIS. Enter and update vision examination information for each Soldier examined.

Maintain required monthly tracking and reporting of prescriptions and services performed. Provide required reports following scheduled drill periods and other service events. Comply with applicable military installation, patient privacy, security, information-system, and Government documentation requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements: Must possess a current license permitting practice as an Optometrist in the State of Washington. Must meet the examination eligibility requirements of the American Board of Preventive Medicine, as specifically required by the PWS. Must have familiarity with Military Aviation Medicine/Military Aviation.

Must be fully trained, licensed, certified, and otherwise qualified to independently perform the required optometry services. Must provide copies of applicable licenses and certifications for Government credentialing and privileging prior to beginning performance and as subsequently required.

Must be able to successfully meet applicable installation access, background investigation, security, and Government system-access requirements. Working Conditions and Environment This position is on-site in a medical facility. Driving may be required. Physical

Requirements

The position requires repetitive motion, such as standing, walking, sitting and bending. Light lifting, up to 20 pounds, may be required.

Key Responsibilities

The Optometrist will perform professional vision examinations and clinical services for Washington Army National Guard soldiers in accordance with military regulations. Responsibilities include writing prescriptions, ordering glasses, and maintaining accurate medical records in government systems.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current license to practice as an Optometrist in the State of Washington and meet American Board of Preventive Medicine eligibility requirements. Familiarity with military aviation medicine and the ability to pass background and security investigations are mandatory.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMedical record entryPrescription writing

Optometry Career Context

Global Dynamics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Optometrist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 11 employers

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<$170k
4
$170k-190k
5
$190k-210k
1
$222k
2
$230k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
57%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,930 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in McChord AFB

Median resident rent
$2,323/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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