Comprehensive Ophthalmologist in NC Mountains

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership track

Signing bonus

Moving expenses coverage

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mountain Eye Associates in western North Carolina is seeking a surgical ophthalmologist to join a physician-owned private practice with a clear partnership track. The role offers an excellent patient volume and a skilled support staff, with outpatient surgical centers and hospital settings used to deliver top-tier care.

The ideal candidate has strong surgical skills, a commitment to patient care, and an interest in career growth within a collaborative, family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with completion of an ophthalmology residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in private practice and surgical ophthalmology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume surgical ophthalmology care.
• Develop and advance a partnership track with equity.
• Collaborate with a dedicated support staff and modern facilities.

Skills

Surgical ophthalmology

Private practice experience

Leadership/partnership potential

Excellent patient volume management

Outpatient and hospital collaboration

Education

MD or DO with ophthalmology residency

Tools

Lenstar

OCT

Visual Field

YAG/SLT

Job description

Mountain Eye Associates is a physician owned and operated independent practice seeking a surgical ophthalmologist due to succession planning and a continually growing patient base. A new or experienced surgeon will have an incredible opportunity to build a successful practice with an experienced and skilled support staff, in a private practice setting with a clearly defined partnership track.

Mountain Eye Associates has 3 office locations less than 20 miles apart, including optical and a licensed Optician in each location. We currently serve our patient base with 5 providers including 2 surgical Ophthalmologists, 1 medical Ophthalmologist, 1 Optometrist, and 1 PA. MEA offers a collegial, family friendly environment with a focus on ethical patient care.

Career Opportunity

• Excellent volume: A new physician will start with an excellent volume of 30-50 patients per day and 10-16+ surgical cases per week, depending on experience, ability, and desired schedule. Our practice utilizes outpatient surgery centers and hospital settings to provide our patients outstanding surgical care while giving surgeons flexibility in planning each case.
• Career potential: A partnership track offering practice ownership, real estate opportunities, and productivity based profit sharing is clearly defined with a flexible timeline.
• Advanced technology: Our practice offers patients new technologies such as Light Adjustable Lens, Valeda Light Delivery System, as well as in house YAG, SLT, and office procedure room for oculoplastics. An in-house LASIK procedure room is available for surgeons interested in perusing refractive surgery.
• Flexible schedule options: A successful candidate may choose to work a 4.5 to 5 day work week. No scheduled weekend office hours.

Supportive Staff and Resources

• Experienced staff: Skilled technicians, scribes, and administrative staff with years of logistical experience support physicians in patient care. Each physician has both an assigned scribe and work-up technician support team.
• Technology: Our staff utilizes Modernizing Medicine, and an iPad is provided for physician use; AI Scribing is available to assist with clinical efficiency. Lenstar, OCT, Pentacam, Visual Field, Autorefractor, YAG/SLT, Argon, Light Delivery Device, Valeda Light Delivery System are all available, with an established and efficient workflow.
• Diverse surgical options and support: Access to local surgery centers as well as local hospitals offers diverse options to provide surgical care.

Career Advancement

• Partnership track: Opportunity for practice equity, real estate, and ASC ownership options.
• Compensation: Competitive starting salary based on experience with guaranteed base and production bonus, and opportunities for sign-on bonus and coverage of moving expenses.
• Comprehensive benefits: A benefits package includes life, disability, medical and dental insurance, IRA with company match, as well as generous paid time off for vacation, sick, personal, CME, and holidays. CME reimbursement, paid membership dues, medical license, DEA, malpractice, and credentialing are also available.

Location and Lifestyle

• Incredible location: Live where many dream of vacationing in the beautiful Western North Carolina mountains, adjacent The Great Smoky Mountains and Pisgah Forest National Park. This location is a known paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with endless biking, hiking, and places to explore.
• Community: Our family-friendly communities offer excellent schools and other educational opportunities, and are experiencing growth attracting a mixture of retirees, families, and young business professionals.
• Proximity: We are 25 miles west of Asheville, 40 minutes to the Asheville regional airport and 2.5 hours to the Charlotte International airport.
• Lifestyle: This area offers diverse opportunity to choose to live in an in-town neighborhood setting, have private panoramic mountain views, locate in a gated community, or enjoy life in an accessible but rural setting for country life.
• Call: All providers have equitable call responsibilities that are typically minimal for trauma management.

Ideal Candidate

• Interest in enjoying and serving the Western North Carolina area
• Passionate about excellent office based and surgical patient care, and career growth in a supportive and innovative environment
• Interested in a partnership track in a private practice setting
• English Fluency (Spanish fluency is welcomed)
• Comprehensive Ophthalmologist - OculoPlastics / Glaucoma specialty interest and surgical ability is a plus
• Exceptional new graduates and Experienced surgeons looking for a better working environment are encouraged to apply

• MD or DO degree with completion of an ophthalmology residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Fluency in English
• Excellent surgical and leadership skills with a commitment to patient care