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Optometrist

Anchorage, AK

Posted: 01/22/2026 Industry: Health Care Job Number: 372107000034441193

Job Description


 


A facility in Alaska is seeking an Optometrist to join their team! Housing and Flights Provided! 


Pay: $120/hr 


Optometrist Opportunity: 

  • Full-time, locums opportunity 
  • Schedule: Mon-Fri;Day Shift 
  • 16-week contract
  • Housing and Flights Provided! 
  • Weekly Pay! 
  • Benefits Available! 

Optometrist Responsibilities 

  • Conduct eye exams and detect, problems in vision, abnormal conditions and diseases 
  • Prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses and any other medications for eye disorders 
  • Educate patients regarding treatment and care for eye conditions or diseases 

Optometrist Qualifications: 

  • MD/DO from an accredited University 
  • At least 2 years of previous optometrist experience 
  • Willing to obtain a medical license in the state of Alaska

About the Location: 

  • Strong sense of community: Remote Alaska towns often have close-knit, supportive communities where people genuinely look out for one another. 
  • Unique outdoor lifestyle: Residents enjoy unparalleled access to natural beauty, wildlife, and year-round outdoor activities that are hard to find anywhere else. 
  • Slower pace and simplicity: The quieter, less crowded environment offers a chance to live more intentionally, disconnect from constant noise, and focus on what matters. 
  • Cultural richness and connection to tradition: Many areas have deep Indigenous heritage and active subsistence practices, offering a meaningful cultural experience and opportunities to learn from longstanding traditions. 


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