Ophthalmologist

Penrose Health & Scientific Group has partnered with a leading eye care center with 5 locations across Rhode Island and Massachusetts! The group is experiencing high growth and is looking for a Cataract Surgeon to join their Dartmouth, MA location. 

Our client is a thriving practice with 25 years of history in their local communities. Enjoy an in-house Ambulatory Surgical Center, flexible schedules (2-4 days per week), an established patient base, and no need for hospital privileges. 

Our client is open to both experienced ophthalmologists and those who are fresh out of fellowship. 

Come work with the latest technology and a staff of some of the most skilled Ophthalmologists and Optometrists in the area!

Relocation assistance available!

Base salary $350,000 (4 days/week) incentives (easily earn an additional $150,000 annually)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
• Performs ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
• Diagnoses or treats injuries, disorders, and diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, and eyelids.
• Documents and evaluates patients’ medical histories.
• Performs, orders, and interprets results of diagnostic or clinical tests. Provides or directs the provision of postoperative care. Develops treatment plans based on patients’ histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
• Prescribes and administers topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Performs laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
• Educates patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
• Refers patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
• Instructs interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
• Prescribes ophthalmologic treatments and therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low-vision therapy.
• Prescribes corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule (open to schedules for 2-4 days per week)
• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus available
• Bonus packages based on identified practice metrics
• Paid time off, including CME time.
• Competitive benefits for health, disability and 401k offered
• Medical malpractice insurance

Opportunity Highlights:

• Community based out-patient practice with diverse patient population
• Work collaboratively with highly skilled and collegial team in optometry and support staff
• Technician support with specialty testing available on site
• Full or part time with flexible schedules
• Company owned Ambulatory surgical center affiliation
• Supported by helpful and robust MSO that provides backend office support including, finance, marketing, HR, operations, compliance and legal with a growing list of service offerings
• Robust integrated EMR system and data warehouse

Minimum Qualifications:

• BC/BE Ophthalmology, state license
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Work well in a team environment