Optometrist

Kenai Vision Center; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High earning potential

Student loan repayment

Benefits & retirement plan

PTO & licensing expenses

CE & professional expenses

Support staff & modern resources

Collaborative three-doctor environment

Job summary

Kenai Vision Center is seeking a full-time optometrist to join a three-doctor team in Kenai, Alaska. The practice offers comprehensive optometry, including management of ocular disease, specialty contacts, and co-management of surgical cases.

Earn potential is $160,000–$200,000 in the first year with strong loan repayment support up to $150,000, plus benefits, PTO, CE, and retirement plans. Alaska licensure is required or eligibility.

Qualifications

• OD license in Alaska or eligibility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a diverse patient base

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope optometry care to patients
• Collaborate with a three-doctor team for comprehensive eye care
• Manage eye diseases, contact lenses, and post-op care

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Full-scope optometry

Communication

Education

OD degree

Job description

Kenai Vision Center is a private practice seeking a full time optometrist to join our three doctor team in beautiful Kenai, Alaska.

We are a busy, well established practice with an experienced support team, loyal patients, and a strong reputation throughout the Kenai Peninsula. We provide comprehensive, full-scope optometry with a wide variety of medical and ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, dry eye, myopia management, and surgical co-management.

Why Kenai Vision Center?

• $160,000 to $200,000+++ earning potential 1st year, increasing with time.
• Up to $150,000 in student loan repayment
• Benefits and retirement plan.
• Paid time off, CE, licensing and professional expenses.
• Experienced technicians and licensed support staff
• Collaborative, collegial three doctor environment
• Modern clinical resources and the opportunity to practice full-scope optometry.

Strong work life balance

We believe doctors do their best work when they have the clinical support and autonomy to practice well, while still having a life outside the office.

What Our Patients Say: "Solid advice, not a sales pitch. I feel like he remembers me between annual appointments." "The doctor was thorough and explained my options for treatment. I am very satisfied with Kenai Vision Center!"

These relationships are at the heart of our practice. We're looking for a doctor who enjoys patient care, values teamwork, and wants to become part of a community.

Why Alaska?

People move to Alaska for the adventure and often stay because they love the lifestyle.

The Kenai Peninsula offers world-class fishing, hiking, boating, hunting, skiing, wildlife, mountains, rivers and ocean, all alongside a welcoming small community environment.

If you're looking for a rewarding optometry career and a life outside the office, we'd love to talk with you.

Alaska licensure or eligibility for Alaska licensure required.

Come practice with us. Come experience Alaska!