Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - Cataract/Glaucoma

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

South Florida Eye Institute in Florida is seeking an experienced ophthalmologist to join our high-volume practice near Fort Lauderdale. The candidate should be capable of independently managing a busy clinical and surgical schedule from day one.

The position emphasizes advanced cataract surgery, including femtosecond laser-assisted techniques and MIGS, with opportunities in premium IOLs and refractive procedures. This is a senior-level opportunity with comprehensive support and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Board-certified ophthalmologist with at least eight years of post-training experience.
• Experience managing a high-volume clinical and surgical caseload.
• Advanced cataract surgery expertise including femtosecond laser-assisted procedures.
• Experience performing MIGS and blepharoplasty, including functional upper-eyelid procedures.
• Experience with premium IOLs and refractive cataract surgery.
• Bilingual English and Spanish; strong communication and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a busy clinical and surgical schedule from day one.
• Perform complex cataract surgeries and advance refractive cataract options.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

High-volume practice

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Premium IOLs experience

MIGS experience

Blepharoplasty experience

Complex cataract surgery

Education

Board-certified ophthalmologist

Residency completed in Ophthalmology

Tools

Femtosecond laser systems

Premium IOL devices

MIGS devices

Job description

Experienced Comprehensive Ophthalmologist / Cataract Surgeon
South Florida Eye Institute is seeking a seasoned, high-volume comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon to join our established practice just outside of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The successful candidate must be capable of independently assuming a busy clinical and surgical schedule from the outset.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Board-certified ophthalmologist-At least eight years of post-training clinical and surgical experience
• Demonstrated success managing a high-volume patient and surgical caseload
• Advanced cataract surgery expertise, including complex and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract procedures
• Experience performing minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
• Experience performing blepharoplasty, particularly functional upper-eyelid procedures
• Consistently strong surgical outcomes and patient-satisfaction history
• Excellent communication, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with clinical staff
• Bilingual - English and Spanish
• Medical retina experience is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience with premium IOLs, refractive cataract surgery, and cosmetic blepharoplasty is also desirable.

Position Highlights

• Established practice with a substantial existing patient base
• Immediate clinical and surgical volume
• Advanced cataract and ophthalmic technology
• Experienced technicians, clinical staff, and administrative support
• Competitive compensation depending on experience and qualifications
• This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced surgeon with the efficiency, versatility, and clinical confidence to assume significant responsibility immediately. It is not an entry-level position.

• MD/DO
• Florida license applied for or obtained
• Board-Certified