Fellowship-Trained Cornea Surgeon - High-Volume Practice

American Academy of Ophthalmology; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High average physician compensation

Democratic ownership structure

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

American Academy of Ophthalmology seeks a fellowship trained cornea specialist to join their staff in West Des Moines, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have a strong surgical interest and skills and be capable of handling an annual cataract surgical volume of around 1100 cases. This role comes with the opportunity to strengthen established referral relationships in a busy practice. The clinic is known for its commitment to advanced eye care and offers a democratic partnership structure for its physicians.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained surgeon expected to have cataract surgical volume of approximately 1100 cases annually.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Iowa is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a high surgical volume ophthalmology practice focused on cornea specialization.
• Strengthen referral relationships within subspecialty.

Skills

Strong surgical interest and skills

Ability to achieve goals through hard work

Quality decision making

Education

Fellowship training in cornea specialization

Job description

American Academy of Ophthalmology seeks a fellowship trained cornea specialist to join their staff in West Des Moines, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have a strong surgical interest and skills and be capable of handling an annual cataract surgical volume of around 1100 cases. This role comes with the opportunity to strengthen established referral relationships in a busy practice. The clinic is known for its commitment to advanced eye care and offers a democratic partnership structure for its physicians.