Optometrist

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) seeks an Optometrist to provide direct optometric services to customer-owners as part of the Optometry program. The role requires Alaska licensure with diagnostic and therapeutic endorsement and BLS certification, with preference given under the Indian Self-Determination Act.

Health screenings for new hires are standard practice as part of SCF’s employment health procedure, and Alaska Native/American Indian preference applies.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Optometry or higher.
• Alaska license to practice optometry with diagnostic and therapeutic endorsement.
• BLS certification required.
• Meets medical staff membership requirements and privileges.

Education

Doctorate or better (Optometry)

Alaska Optometry license with diagnostic and therapeutic endorsement

Job description

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Optometrist is responsible for providing direct optometric services to customer-owners in support of the overall objectives of the Optometry program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Alaska license to practice optometry including diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical endorsement.
• Meets all requirements in order to obtain medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment:

Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Doctorate or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Optometrist

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