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Sight Partners Physicians
Fairbanks, Alaska

Optometrist Fairbanks,Alaska

OptometristFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job 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

Of the 44 active Optometrist listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

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).

Optometrist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$200kOptometrist median $158k (middle half $149k–$175k)200 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$195k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Alaska10 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All optometrist listings in Alaska10 active2,068 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% no call · 45% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings503 in the last 30 days462 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Alaska figures use all optometrists: too few Alaska Optometry postings state pay.

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.

Top Optometrist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs
2
<$155k
2
$155k-165k
2
$165k-195k
2
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs
0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#2

Optometrist, Float

VSP Ventures · San Jose, California

$121k-$196k
#3

Optometrist

$130k-$170k
#4

Optometrist

$130k-$165k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,022 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sight Partners Physicians

Medical Practices
Arlington, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Fairbanks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,907/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.