Pediatric - Ophthalmology Physician

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Join our team as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in a thriving practice. This position offers a full schedule and a supportive environment with great patient volume.

Job Description

• Full schedule within the first 6 months; the practice is booked out 3 to 4 months in advance
• Schedule: 4 days a week (36 patient hours)
• Clinic hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Surgery: 1 day a week
• Patient volume: 25-30 patients per clinic day
• Average number of cases: 8-12
• Great support staff including 2 scribes, 3 techs, and a research coordinator
• Total of 12 ophthalmologists within the group
• EMR: Med Flow in the clinic and Cerner at the hospital
• Equipment includes OCT-Sirrus 5000, Fundus Camera, and various other diagnostic tools
• Call schedule: 1:12 (1 time every 12 weeks)

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Up to $340K+ with production incentives
• After practice expenses, keep a percentage of collections (overhead currently 57%)
• Sign-on bonus: $15K
• Relocation assistance available
• PTO: 14 paid holidays plus 30 additional days off including sick time (accrues yearly)
• CME allowance: $5K plus days off
• Paid licenses, DEA, state surcharge, professional organization memberships, and societies
• Educational repayment available for non-profit employers under PSLF
• Full benefits package including generous medical/health benefits through Empire BC/BS and extensive retirement/pension offerings
• Retirement plan: 403(b) with employer contribution of 12% of annual salary, vested after 3 years
• Malpractice and tail coverage paid

Requirements

• Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Must become board certified in the specialty within 5 years of completing residency/fellowship

Community Overview

The practice is located minutes from many of the islands' most beautiful beaches. It is a short train ride to Manhattan and offers great shopping, local wineries, beautiful beaches, fitness centers, restaurants, and outdoor recreation such as walking/bike riding trails and water sports. The area features top-rated private and public schools, with homes starting at $350K and apartments available for $2,000. The local airport is just 20 minutes from the hospital, with several international airports within an hour.