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Ophthalmology job in AK
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Palmer, Alaska, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/11/22
**Ophthalmology opening in Palmer, AK**
* 45 minutes to Anchorage
* Bring your training in cornea, cataracts, and anterior segments to the city of Palmer, AK
* Employed position
* Position available due to community need
* Well equipped with Alcon phaco unit and YAG/SLT/Argon laser
* PACs and access to MRI, CT, and other state of the art imaging services available
* Board Certification or Board Eligible with Certification in process required
**Comprehensive recruitment package could include:**
-CME
-Relocation
-Medical Education Debt Assistance
-Commencement Bonus
**Area/Community:**
Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. Experience world-class hiking, biking, skiing, mountain climbing, white water rafting, fishing, hunting, trail riding, snow machining and even sea kayaking. Alaska is an outdoor recreational paradise!
The Palmer/Wasilla area is a suburban community of approximately 89,000 and is the fastest growing community in the state. The area is commonly called the Mat-Su valley. According to the state Department of Labor, the Mat-Su valley is one of Alaska and the Nations most robust economies, boasting job growth and an a steady increase in the population. Over the last decade the valleys population increased by 42 percent and the number of jobs almost doubled. Mat-
Mat-Su valleys job growth is in diverse areas including businesses starting up and expanding, such as those in the retail and health care sectors. The economy has also grown in areas related to the oil and mining industries. We are also an attractive bed-room community for those who work in Anchorage but want to make their home close to the rich activities associated with living in the Mat-Su valley.
We are 40 minutes from downtown Anchorage boasting an international airport, over 650 restaurants, a philharmonic orchestra, Ballet Company, live theatre, and countless cultural events. Alaska is a wealthy State with no income tax and is truly Americas last frontier!