Ophthalmology Physician - Florida
Position Highlights:
Academic Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Faculty
Southeast Metro - No Income Tax
Position Highlights:
- Premier Academic Environment: Comprehensive ophthalmology faculty role at a Southeast academic medical center, teaching residents and fellows.
- Faculty Appointment: Open to all levels, including new grads - choose your level of academic involvement.
- Comprehensive or Cornea: Subspecialty flexibility
- Work-Life Balance: 4.5 clinical days with protected admin time and no volume pressure.
- Minimal Call: Only 2-3 weeks of call per year, with residents on first call.
- Desirable Practice Setting: Medical and surgical comprehensive ophthalmology, with clinic and ASC at one site.
- Professional Growth & Stability: Senior-faculty mentorship and an potential Medical Director role for experienced candidates.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid health coverage, university retirement, PSLF eligibility, signing incentive, and relocation.
About the Community
- No State Income Tax: No state income tax, so more of what you earn stays with you.
- University Metro: Metro anchored by a major research university, with a centralized medical campus and short commutes.
- Cost of Living: Housing and everyday costs that go further.
- Year-Round Lifestyle: Major college athletics, arts, and dining, all in Florida's warm climate.
- Coast-to-Coast Access: Gulf and Atlantic beaches within two hours, and a major metro within about 90 minutes.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology
- Fellowship training required for Cornea specialist candidates
- Eligible for Florida medical licensure
Job Reference #: OPH 26539
About the Community
Academic Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Faculty
Southeast Metro - No Income Tax
Position Highlights:
- Premier Academic Environment: Comprehensive ophthalmology faculty role at a Southeast academic medical center, teaching residents and fellows.
- Faculty Appointment: Open to all levels, including new grads - choose your level of academic involvement.
- Comprehensive or Cornea: Subspecialty flexibility
- Work-Life Balance: 4.5 clinical days with protected admin time and no volume pressure.
- Minimal Call: Only 2-3 weeks of call per year, with residents on first call.
- Desirable Practice Setting: Medical and surgical comprehensive ophthalmology, with clinic and ASC at one site.
- Professional Growth & Stability: Senior-faculty mentorship and an potential Medical Director role for experienced candidates.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid health coverage, university retirement, PSLF eligibility, signing incentive, and relocation.
About the Community
- No State Income Tax: No state income tax, so more of what you earn stays with you.
- University Metro: Metro anchored by a major research university, with a centralized medical campus and short commutes.
- Cost of Living: Housing and everyday costs that go further.
- Year-Round Lifestyle: Major college athletics, arts, and dining, all in Florida's warm climate.
- Coast-to-Coast Access: Gulf and Atlantic beaches within two hours, and a major metro within about 90 minutes.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology
- Fellowship training required for Cornea specialist candidates
- Eligible for Florida medical licensure
Job Reference #: OPH 26539
Meet the hiring team
Keith Herl
Director of Recruiting
- keith.herl@themedicusfirm.comEmail the recruiter
- (972) 332-0559Call the recruiter
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