Comprehensive Ophthalmologist: Join a Growing Private Practice with a Clear Path to Partnership

CAROLINA RETINA INSTITUTE, PC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CAROLINA RETINA INSTITUTE, PC in Cary, NC is seeking a BE/BC Ophthalmologist to join our retina subspecialty and comprehensive ophthalmology practice. This full-time or part-time opportunity offers a partnership track and growth in a well-established private practice just outside Raleigh.

You will lead full-scope ophthalmology including cataract surgery and glaucoma care, with the option to incorporate medical retina.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with ophthalmology residency completed.
• Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology.
• Active or eligible for North Carolina medical license.

Responsibilities

• Take over non-retina care while building your retina patient base.
• Collaborate with a fellowship-trained retina specialist for complex cases.
• Lead and participate in practice management, operations, and long-term strategy.

Skills

Strong surgical skills

Long-term patient relationships

Education

MD or DO with ophthalmology residency

Board certified or board eligible

NC medical license eligible

Job description

We are a well-established, physician-owned private practice with great reputation in the community, offering retina subspecialty care and comprehensive ophthalmology, located just outside Raleigh.Due to continued practice growth, and our founding physician’s desire to devote more of his time to retina, we are seeking a BE/BC Ophthalmologist to join our team in a full-time or part-time position.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to take a leading role in a growing practice rather than step into a fixed slot. You will take over most of the existing non-retina care, while also working to build and manage your own comprehensive and cataract patient base, supported by a strong referral network and an established practice reputation. Your retina-related needs are handled in-house, so complex retinal cases stay within the practice, and your patients get seamless care.

Scope of Practice

Full-scope comprehensive ophthalmology, including glaucoma, dry eye, and general medical eye care

Cataract surgery, including phacoemulsification, femtosecond laser-assisted surgery, and a full range of IOL options

Optional medical retina: if you’d like to incorporate medical retina into your practice, we’ll support it with our existing imaging, laser, and injection infrastructure

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience, plus a productivity bonus

Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements considered

Partnership Track

Partnership offered after 2 years for experienced ophthalmologists and 3 years for new graduates

As a partner, you’ll have a growing role in practice management, including operations, strategy, and the long-term direction of the practice

Modern surgical and diagnostic technology

Efficient, well-run clinic with experienced clinical and administrative staff, so you can focus on patients rather than paperwork

Collaborative, retina-integrated environment with direct access to a fellowship-trained retina specialist

One of the fastest growing areas in the country, with a lower cost of living and strong quality of life in the Triangle, with a major academic medical center nearby

Qualifications

MD or DO, with completed ophthalmology residency

Board certified or board eligible

Active (or eligible for) North Carolina medical license

Strong surgical skills and commitment to long‑term patient relationships