Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

St. Michael's Eye and Laser Institute; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute in Largo/ Clearwater, Florida, is seeking a motivated Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our expanding private practice.

Join a physician‑owned, long‑standing practice with immediate surgical volume, excellent surgical support, and opportunities for long‑term growth and leadership in a Gulf Coast community with no state income tax.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board-eligible or board-certified ophthalmology.
• Florida medical license or eligibility.
• Excellent surgical and clinical skills; patient-centered care.
• Interest in long-term practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care with high-volume cataract surgery.
• Collaborate with experienced clinical and administrative team.
• Build busy practice with immediate surgical volume and referral base.

Skills

Excellent surgical and clinical skills

Patient-centered care

Interest in long-term practice growth

Cataract surgery

Education

MD or DO

Florida medical license (or eligible)

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Opportunity

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute

Largo / Clearwater, Florida

Join an Established, Growing Private Practice on Florida's Gulf Coast

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute is seeking a motivated Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our expanding physician‑owned practice in beautiful Largo/Clearwater, Florida.

For more than six decades, our practice has provided exceptional ophthalmic care throughout the Tampa Bay area. We are committed to combining advanced technology with compassionate, patient‑centered care while continuing to invest in our physicians, our facilities, and the future growth of the practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a surgeon looking to build a busy practice with immediate surgical volume, excellent support, and long‑term career growth.

Position Highlights

• Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• High-volume Cataract Surgery
• Premium IOL Program
• Glaucoma (preferred but not required)
• Oculoplastics interest welcomed
• Opportunity to expand subspecialty interests
• Immediate referral base
• Excellent surgical support
• Experienced clinical and administrative team

New graduates, fellows, and experienced surgeons are encouraged to apply.

About Our Practice

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute offers a full spectrum of ophthalmic care including:

• Premium Cataract Surgery
• LASIK & Refractive Surgery
• Glaucoma Care
• Retina Services
• Comprehensive Eye Care
• Cosmetic & Functional Eyelid Surgery
• Dry Eye Treatment
• Optical Services

Technology

Physicians have access to state-of-the-art equipment including:

• Alcon LenSx® Femtosecond Laser
• Alcon ORA™ Intraoperative Aberrometry
• Alcon Centurion® Vision System
• Zeiss OPMI Lumera Operating Microscopes
• Zeiss Cirrus OCT
• Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field
• Optos Daytona Widefield Imaging
• Pentacam
• IOLMaster 700
• Constellation Vision System
• VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser
• Ellex Tango Laser
• iCare Tonometry

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Surgeries are performed in our AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center, providing an efficient surgical experience with dedicated ophthalmic staff and modern operating facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward productivity and long‑term commitment, including:

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Productivity incentive plan
• Signing assistance (negotiable)
• Relocation assistance (negotiable)
• CME allowance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Partnership opportunity for the right candidate

Why Join St. Michael's?

• Physician‑owned private practice
• Established referral network
• Immediate patient volume
• Excellent work‑balance
• Modern surgery center
• Advanced technology
• Strong clinical support
• Opportunity to grow your surgical practice
• Long‑term leadership and partnership potential

About Clearwater, Florida

Located on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, Clearwater offers:

• World‑famous beaches
• Year‑round sunshine
• Boating and fishing
• Professional sports
• Outstanding restaurants and entertainment
• Excellent schools
• Easy access to Tampa International Airport
• No Florida state income tax

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Florida medical license (or eligible)
• Excellent surgical and clinical skills
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• Interest in long‑term practice growth