Optometrist

Rural hospital located several hundred miles northwest of Anchorage, AK seeking a full-time, Locum Optometrist. Details are below.

Pay: $120.00/hour

• Housing and flights provided for the Optometrist
  

Locum Optometrist Opportunity:

• Examine patient's eyes to detect vision problems, diseases, and other abnormal conditions
  
• Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, and may prescribe drugs to treat eye disorders
  
• Engage in patient education regarding the care and treatment of eye conditions
  
• Optometrist must provide clinical eye care services in accordance to the hospital’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures while applying standards of the eye care profession.
  

Locum Optometrist Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry
  
• Must have 2 years of experience
  
• Looking for a team-player
  

The Location:

• Rural, remote town northwest of Anchorage.
  
• No state income tax and permanent fund dividend after a full calendar year of Alaska Residency
  
• Great fishing, hunting, and wildlife including the ability to go see polar bears and sled dogs.
  
• Daily flights to Anchorage and other Alaskan cities
  
• Amazing experience that is unique to rural Alaska!
  
• Excellent retail and dining that are all locally owned and operated
  
• Safe schools and community for a family