100K Sign on Bonus | Immediate Opening | Cataract Surgeon | South Texas

American Academy of Ophthalmology; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 850,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Partnership track with equity

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO including CME

CME reimbursement

Memberships paid

Licensing paid

Job summary

Thurmond Eye Associates in McAllen, TX seeks a cataract surgeon to join a proven practice with immediate patient demand and an owned surgical center. You’ll operate in our ASC, advance toward partnership with equity, and contribute to leadership in the Texas region.

Earn through production-based compensation with significant upside, including a sign-on bonus and relocation support. Join a 60+ year ophthalmology tradition with a strong referral network and clinical staff to support patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed to practice ophthalmology in Texas.
• Board certification or eligibility in ophthalmology.
• Eligibility for a Texas medical license.
• Strong communication and collaborative, patient-centered approach.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative approach

Patient-centered care

Education

MD or DO

Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology

Texas medical license eligibility

Job description

Step into a full surgical schedule from day one. Thurmond Eye Associates has served the Rio Grande Valley for more than 60 years. We're looking for a cataract surgeon to take on established patient demand, operate in our own ASC, and grow into partnership and regional leadership.

Why this role?

• Immediate volume. A busy cataract practice with an established patient base and a strong referral network from our optometrists and the wider community. No ramp-up years.
• Earnings that reward your work. Production-based pay as a percentage of collections. Realistic earning potential is $850,000+ per year.
• Real ownership. A partnership track with equity, so you build long-term wealth instead of only drawing a salary.
• A path to leadership. Potential appointment as Co-Chief Medical Officer for the Texas region.
• Your own surgical center. Raider Surgical Center, our ASC opened in 2017, has state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technology.
• A team that handles the rest. Experienced clinical staff and business support let you focus on patients and surgery.

The practice

• 7 board-certified ophthalmologists, including 2 retina specialists5 optometrists
• 4 clinic locations across the Rio Grande Valley
• On-site optical at every location, plus a full-service optical grinding lab
• Raider Surgical Center (ASC)

Compensation and benefits

• Production-based compensation (% of collections), with $650K+ potential
• Sign-on bonus for direct applicants
• Relocation assistance
• Partnership track with equity
• Comprehensive health benefits and a 401(k)
• Generous PTO covering vacation, CME, holidays, and personal time
• CME reimbursement and paid professional memberships
• Texas medical license, DEA, malpractice, and credentialing all paid by the employer

Life in the Rio Grande Valley

McAllen pairs a low cost of living with a warm climate, mild winters, and a vibrant bicultural community. It's a hub for international trade and retail, and its growing, diverse population creates strong demand for eye care. The city ranks among U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live and has been named one of the safest cities in the U.S. by SmartAsset.

What we're looking for

• MD or DO
• Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology
• Eligible for a Texas medical license
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, patient-centered approach