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Optometrist

Anchorage, AK

Posted: 11/17/2025 Industry: Health Care Job Number: 372107000034062509

Job Description


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


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