Cornea Surgeon | Hybrid-Academic Setting

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Medical and dental benefits

STD/LTD and paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Sabates Eye Center in the Kansas City area seeks a BC/BE, fellowship-trained Cornea Surgeon to join a busy, high-volume practice with strong academic ties to the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC).

Enjoy immediate clinical and surgical volume, access to a broad mix of cornea, anterior segment and cataract cases, plus opportunities to teach ophthalmology residents through UMKC and participate in leadership and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology.
• Completion of an accredited MD or DO program.
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency and Cornea Fellowship.
• Eligible for licensure in Missouri and/or Kansas.
• Demonstrated surgical proficiency in cornea, cataract, and anterior segment procedures.
• Interest or experience in refractive surgery and premium IOLs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cornea, cataract and anterior segment procedures.
• Collaborate with UMKC for academic activities and resident training.
• Build and maintain strong referral relationships within the network.

Skills

Surgical proficiency

Referral relationships

Teaching/mentoring

Education

MD/DO degree

Ophthalmology Residency

Cornea Fellowship

Job description

Sabates Eye Center is seeking a BC/BE, fellowship-trained Cornea Surgeon to join our highly respected practice in the Kansas City region.

This unique opportunity combines a busy clinical and surgical practice with academic collaboration with the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), allowing you to maintain strong surgical volume while helping train and mentor the next generation of ophthalmologists.

Why Sabates Eye Center?

• Immediate clinical and surgical volume with an established patient base
• Strong regional referral network
• Broad mix of cornea, anterior segment, and cataract surgery
• Opportunity to teach and mentor ophthalmology residents through UMKC
• Collaborative, multi-specialty ophthalmology team
• Experienced clinical and surgical support
• Modern technology and surgical facilities
• Long-term growth, leadership, and partnership potential

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + production incentives
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• STD/LTD and paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Professional liability coverage

Live, Practice & Teach in Kansas City

Enjoy the best of both worlds: a high-volume surgical practice with meaningful academic involvement. Kansas City offers an affordable cost of living, excellent communities, professional sports, dining, arts, entertainment, and a strong quality of life.

• -Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
• -Completion of an accredited MD or DO program
• -Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency and Cornea Fellowship
• -Eligible for or active medical licensure in Missouri and/or Kansas
• -Demonstrated surgical proficiency in cornea, cataract, and anterior segment procedures
• -Interest or experience in refractive surgery and premium IOLs preferred
• -Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• -Ability to build and maintain strong referral relationships