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Locum Optometrist Opportunity in Alaska (Pay: $120.00/hour)

$115.00 – $120.00 hourly

Ironside Human Resources

Last Updated: 6/09/26

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
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.
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



Company Details

Dallas, Texas, United States
Ironside HR is a national healthcare talent acquisition firm established in Dallas, TX in 2011. We provide healthcare staffing solutions to facilities across the country for both permanent and contract opportunities.