Cornea Specialist Ophthalmologist Austin, Texas

Curative; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 PTO days + 5 CME days

Up to 30 total days at partnership

Productivity incentives

Job summary

Curative in Austin, TX is offering a Cornea Opportunity for fellowship-trained ophthalmologists. This role allows for autonomy with a robust infrastructure, engaging in clinic and surgical work focused on cornea pathology. Enjoy a compensation of $350K base plus incentives, and a full-time schedule of 4.5-5 days per week, managing 25-45 patients daily. Applicants should have a team-first mindset and be open to partnership potential, living amidst the bustling amenities of Austin.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specialized in cornea.
• Open to new fellows and experienced physicians.
• Comfort managing all cornea pathology and dry eye.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical work with a strong referral base.
• Participate in optional in-house research track.
• Efficiently handle clinic volume with administrative support.

Skills

Cornea pathology management

Fluent in Vietnamese or Spanish

Team collaboration

Education

Cornea fellowship training

Job description

Cornea Opportunity in Austin, TX

You've built specialized cornea skills-now step into a high-volume ophthalmology practice where your clinic and surgical work are fully supported. This Cornea opportunity is designed for physicians who want autonomy, strong infrastructure, and a clear path to partnership. If you're looking for a long-term home in Austin with a steady referral base and optional research upside, let's talk.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a large ophthalmology group with ~15 MDs and practice-only call (no hospital call)
• Cornea focus with strong need in cornea pathology and dry eye; refractive/LASIK available but not required
• Centralized surgical counseling/scheduling/testing supports efficient flow and strong premium IOL conversion
• Optional in-house research track with supplemental pay per visit (admin handled for you)

Schedule

• Standard full-time clinic schedule: 4.5-5 days/week, weekdays (typical 8:00a-5:00p)
• Expected clinic volume around 25-45 patients/day with ramp-up support
• Practice call only, shared rotation; triaged service keeps call light

Compensation & Benefits

• $350K base plus productivity incentives
• Tiered collections model up to ~35% for high producers
• Established cornea physicians earning around $500K with collections trending upward
• Time off: 20 PTO days + 5 CME days (25 total), increasing to 30 total days at partnership

Candidate Requirements

• Cornea fellowship-trained ophthalmologist
• Open to new fellows and experienced physicians
• Comfort managing all cornea pathology and dry eye
• Team-first mindset and interest in a long-term practice home with partnership potential
• Fluent in Vietnamese or Spanish preferred

Community & Location Highlights

• Live and practice in Austin - major metro amenities with an outdoors-forward lifestyle
• Strong dining/music scene, year-round recreation, and easy weekend getaways
• Multiple housing options across city neighborhoods and nearby suburbs
• Convenient access to a major airport for travel and visiting family

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.