Ophthalmology Physician
At a glance
Ophthalmologist role posted by Curative, a recruiter. Austin, TX · full-time · $350,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Treat corneal conditions and dry eye disease in a dedicated cornea practice
- See approximately 25-45 patients per day, with support as your patient volume builds
- Share practice call, with calls triaged to reduce the after-hours burden
- Use centralized help for surgical counseling, scheduling and testing
What you bring
- You have completed a cornea fellowship
- You are board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
- You can manage corneal pathology and dry eye disease
Who this fits
This full-time role suits new fellowship graduates and experienced ophthalmologists seeking a cornea focus and a pathway to partnership. The schedule is weekdays, approximately 4.5-5 days per week, with clinic hours typically 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. The practice is in Austin, Texas, and call is shared within the practice.
From the recruiter
Join a high-volume ophthalmology practice in Austin, Texas, offering a dedicated cornea focus, strong surgical support, and a clear pathway to partnership. This opportunity provides the autonomy to build your practice alongside an established referral network, experienced physicians, and a comprehensive support structure.
Position Highlights- Join a large ophthalmology group with approximately 15 MDs
- Cornea focus with strong demand in corneal pathology and dry eye care
- Refractive and LASIK services available but not required
- Practice-only call with no hospital responsibilities
- Centralized surgical counseling, scheduling, and testing support to optimize clinical efficiency
- Optional in-house research opportunity with supplemental pay per visit and administrative support
- Partnership pathway for physicians seeking long-term practice growth
- Full-time weekday schedule, approximately 4.5-5 days per week
- Typical clinic hours of 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Expected volume of approximately 25-45 patients per day with ramp-up support
- Shared practice call rotation with triaged service to minimize after-hours burden
- $350,000 base salary plus productivity incentives
- Tiered collections model with potential up to approximately 35% for high producers
- Established cornea physicians earning approximately $500,000 with continued collections growth
- 20 PTO days plus 5 CME days, increasing to 30 total days at partnership
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Cornea fellowship-trained ophthalmologist
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
- Open to new fellowship graduates and experienced physicians
- Comfortable managing corneal pathology and dry eye disease
- Vietnamese or Spanish fluency preferred
Austin offers a unique combination of metropolitan amenities and outdoor lifestyle, with a nationally recognized dining and music scene, year-round recreation, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to major travel hubs.
Reach out to learn more about this Cornea Ophthalmology opportunity and how it can support your professional goals.