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Full-Time Ophthalmologist (Physician) - Private Practice

Pay: $600,000–$700,000/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Grand Island, NE (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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What they do

An Ophthalmologist diagnoses and performs surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contact lenses.

$235,382 / year median in Nebraska

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

OPEN POSITION

Physician

Ophthalmologist

SCHEDULE

Full-Time
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
No Weekends
No Evenings
No Holidays
No Required On-Call
Some Flexibility Offered

COMPENSATION

$600,000 to $700,000 Annual Income
1-Year and 2-Year Partnership Track Options
$350,000 to $400,000 Base Salary, dependent upon experience
Generous Productivity Bonus Structure
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
$10,000 Relocation Stipend
$20,000 Hospital On-Call Stipend (if participating; see below)
Surgery Center Shares Option
$3,000 Annual CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off Package
Professional Expenses Paid
401k
Full Package Negotiable

LOCATION

Grand Island, Nebraska

COMPANY PROFILE

This physician-owned private practice has been serving patients in Grand Island and the surrounding communities since 1999. They operate a main office in Grand Island, as well as smaller satellite offices in the surrounding area, to provide convenience for patients and flexibility for providers. They currently have 2 ophthalmologists and a dedicated support staff, serving patients with full-scope ophthalmologic care. They are excited to welcome a new physician due to growth.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The ophthalmologist will join a busy private practice with a large patient base and strong referral network. A full patient panel will be available immediately. Overall duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

diagnose eye conditions
treat eye conditions
work with patients to prevent eye diseases and vision problems
perform eye exams
prescribe medications and corrective lenses
conduct eye surgeries Among other services, the office offers:
advanced technology lens implants
iStents
goniotomy
cataract surgery
in-office eyelid surgery
lesion removal
laser surgery The current ophthalmologists perform 600 to 800 surgeries per year and see a maximum of 40 patients per clinic day. The actual number of patients varies based upon types of appointments, patient needs, and physician preference. Ophthalmologists are highly supported with a team that includes:
technicians
scribes
nurses
surgery schedulers The practice has extensive resources and state-of-the-art equipment:
IOLMaster 700
Cirrus OCT
Humphrey Visual Field
Visulas Yag III Laser
Compulink EMR with AI Scribe The new ophthalmologist will have the option to participate in hospital on-call for an annual stipend.

Call activity primarily happens during daytime hours and, on average, there are 7 to 10 calls per month. It is rare to have call activity on weekends or in the evening. On-call is scheduled flexibility to ensure minimal impact to work/life balance.

REQUIREMENTS

Nebraska medical license
DEA•Board Certified or Eligible, Ophthalmology

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send your CV to Jenn Kunkel at jenn@chsrecruiting.com or call (773) 998-1272. Please visit www.chsrecruiting.com/jobs for a complete list of available positions through CHS Recruiting.