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Sight Partners Physicians
Fairbanks, Alaska

Optometrist Fairbanks,Alaska

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Description

Compensation: Production-based model with earning potential $200,000+, full benefits, and relocation support

Experience the midnight sun, the northern lights, and a truly unforgettable way of life—while making a meaningful impact on eye care in Alaska’s Interior.

Mountain View Eye Center is a progressive, full-service ophthalmic medical and surgical practice located in beautiful Fairbanks, Alaska. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality eye care with a personalized touch for the unique and diverse communities we serve. As a cornerstone eye-care provider in the region, we pride ourselves on combining advanced technology with genuine, relationship-based care.

We encourage you to explore our careers website to learn more about who we are, our culture, our physician leadership, and the communities we serve. You'll also find additional information about our locations and what it's like to build your career with Mountain View Eye Center/Sight Partners. Click below to learn more.

Sight Partners Careers.

We are seeking a Medical Optometrist to join our collaborative, patient-centered team. This is a rare opportunity to practice full-scope optometry alongside fellowship-trained ophthalmologists in a modern, high-volume medical setting—while enjoying an adventurous lifestyle that only Alaska can offer.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive optometric care to a broad and medically diverse patient population
  • Work closely with ophthalmologists in a respected co-management model
  • Evaluate and manage a wide range of ocular conditions such as:

– Post-operative cases

– Glaucoma, Anterior/posterior segment disease, Ocular trauma, Neuro-ophthalmic disorders

  • Complete thorough medical histories and create customized treatment plans
  • Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and preventive eye health
  • Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Perform other duties as needed to support excellent patient care

Requirements

Education:

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree
  • Eligibility for Alaska State Optometry licensure
  • 1–2+ years of medical optometry experience or completion of an ACOE-accredited residency
  • Strong preference for experience in a medically focused or surgical co-management setting
  • A passion for patient care, teamwork, and continuous professional growth

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation with earning potential of $200,000+ under a production-based model

Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer contribution

  • Company-paid life insurance Robust ancillary benefits
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • EEO workplace
  • Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
  • Supportive, professional, and collegial environment where your skills are valued
  • A chance to live in one of Alaska’s most scenic and welcoming communities, where you can enjoy: World-class hiking, fishing, skiing, dog mushing, and outdoor adventure. A tight-knit, family-friendly community with a rich cultural heritage

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive optometric care and manage a wide range of ocular conditions in a high-volume medical setting. Collaborate closely with fellowship-trained ophthalmologists to deliver patient-centered treatment plans and co-management services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Ophthalmic medical careGlaucoma managementPost-operative careOcular trauma managementPatient educationMedical history documentationTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsClinical collaboration

Optometry Career Context

Sight Partners Physicians holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 8 active listings.

Of the 40 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$200k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fairbanks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,840/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Contribution
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Robust Ancillary Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays