Optometrist - Full Time Days - $40K Sign-On Bonus, $20K Relocation Bonus!

• Nome, AK
• Full Time Days, Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
• $141,440-$187,200/ Year
• ASAP Start

We have been serving Nome and the surrounding 15 villages since 1978 and upgraded to a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital in 2013. The optometry department is equipped with four exam lanes, ancillary testing: Optos, VF, OCT, TearCare, Lipiflow, and B-scan, and an optical department. This is an exciting opportunity for a medically oriented OD to join a collaborative, easy going practice. We are looking for a patient focused, flexible, self-motivated optometrist with strong diagnostic skills and a passion for delivering a great patient experience. We are looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to think outside the box.

Specific Duties:

• Provide excellent eyecare at the hospital and in village clinics.

• Provides outpatient care for patients of all ages with eye related disorders and conditions.

• Provides complete documentation of exam in EHR including anterior and posterior evaluations of the eyes, dilates eyes when appropriate, orders and completes additional office procedures when appropriate, prescribes medication/glasses/contact lenses/vision aids/therapy, completes assessment and plan, patient education among others.

• Practices optometry to the full scope of licensure.

• Consults with other health care practitioners for co-management of eye diseases and systemic conditions.

• Refers patients to trusted specialists as needed and follows up on results and reports.

• Educates patients on proper eye care including eye hygiene and safety.

• Has excellent customer service and organizational skills.

• Willing to be flexible with their time, although off hours are rare.

• Ability to adapt to and accept variable situations that may impact care delivery.

• Works well under variable conditions and in a rural area

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $141,440.00 - $187,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Optometry License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nome, AK: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person