Optometrist
About The Position
Rural hospital located several hundred miles northwest of Anchorage, AK seeking a full-time, Locum Optometrist. Housing and flights provided for the Optometrist. This role involves examining patient's eyes to detect vision problems, diseases, and other abnormal conditions. The Optometrist will prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, and may prescribe drugs to treat eye disorders. Additionally, the role includes patient education regarding the care and treatment of eye conditions. The Optometrist must provide clinical eye care services in accordance with the hospital’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures while applying standards of the eye care profession.
Requirements
- Doctor of Optometry
- Must have 2 years of experience
- Looking for a team-player
Responsibilities
- 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
- Provide clinical eye care services in accordance to the hospital’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures while applying standards of the eye care profession
Benefits
- Housing provided
- Flights provided
- No state income tax
- Permanent fund dividend after a full calendar year of Alaska Residency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
