Description
Join a thriving, privately owned ophthalmology practice that has been serving the community for nearly 70 years. Augusta Eye MD is a cornerstone of the community, renowned for delivering high-quality, comprehensive medical and surgical eye care in a warm and welcoming environment exemplified by alpine inspired architecture.
As a truly private practice, we’re able to offer plasticity, becoming less common in our field. With immediate access to a strong patient base, our focus will be on your subspecialty interests, clinical strengths, and work style as opposed to RVU’s. Whether you're looking to build a subspecialty practice, maintain a broad general ophthalmology clinic, or achieve a balance of both, we provide the support and infrastructure to help you succeed.
Work-life Balance:
- 4.5-day work week
- Practice only call schedule without ER obligations allowing excellent work-life balance
- Outpatient clinical volume can average 40-50 patients/day
- On-site office management and business center
Medical Luxury:
- Immaculate on-site surgical center with dedicated staff and tailorable equipment
- Scalable surgical opportunities and decades of experience in cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, MIGS (and the opportunity to develop full glaucoma or corneal service)
- On-site optical suite with experienced opticians and a contact lens specialist
- Modern EMR with clinic/surgery integration
- Highly experienced technician pool with dedicated scribe support and low turnover
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package with opportunity for strong year-end bonus
- Pathway to ownership if desired
- Sign-on and relocation bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package, healthcare insurance, paid malpractice, PTO, CME, and retirement plan with generous matching
City of Augusta Highlights:
- Historical southern city with low cost of living, 16% below the national average
- Home to the world-famous Masters golf tournament
- Access to excellent public and private school options, nationally competitive without financial or acceptance barrier
- Two hours away from the north Georgia mountains, famous Atlantic coast islands and major metroplexes Atlanta, Charlotte, Savannah and Charleston. Featured in Money Magazine’s Top 50 Best Places to Live in the US in 2020 & 2021
Requirements
Requirements:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology
- State medical license to practice ophthalmology in Georgia or be eligible to attain one
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing patient-centered care
