Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Academy of Ophthalmology seeks a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon to join a seven-subspecialist practice supported by 5 clinics in Bettendorf, IA, and Rock Island, IL. The team performs 100,000+ visits annually with 500–1,200 cases per surgeon yearly.

The role includes competitive base pay with production-based incentives and a partnership-track with equity options in the medical practice and ASC ownership. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist with certification or eligibility.
• Board-certified or eligible in ophthalmology.
• Experience in cataract and glaucoma surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide cataract and glaucoma surgery as part of a multi-subspecialty team.
• Maintain high patient volume in a high-quality practice.
• Participate in weekly schedule with coordination across clinic locations.

Skills

Fellowship-trained

Glaucoma surgery

Cataract surgery

Education

Fellowship in Glaucoma

Job description

A physician-owned, multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice seeks a fellow-ship trained glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon to join our team of 7 fellowship-trained subspecialists, 5 comprehensive ophthalmologists, and 7 optometrists. ESA has a dominant market presence in a 500,000+ population metro area, supported by 5 clinic locations. Board-certified subspecialty coverage includes oculoplastics, retina, cornea, pediatrics, and glaucoma. The practice performs more than 100,000 patient visits annually, with full-time surgeons performing 500-1,200 cases per year.

Resources & Support

• Current-generation glaucoma diagnostic and surgical technology
• Certified ophthalmic scribes and professional administrative support
• Streamlined EMR, billing, and scheduling systems
• Experienced team of 175+ supporting professionals

Compensation & Partnership

Competitive base compensation with production-based incentive. Partnership-track position with additional income potential through medical practice equity and ASC ownership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CME allowance
• Full malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance

Schedule & Call

Predictable weekly schedule with most Friday afternoons off. Minimal call obligations. Short commutes between office locations in Bettendorf, IA and Rock Island, IL.

Located in the Quad Cities

This midwestern metro area offers an exceptional quality of life: affordable cost of living, top-rated schools, and a 16-minute average commute. The region provides year-round recreation along the Mississippi River, championship golf, a nationally recognized running and cycling culture, and a vibrant arts and dining scene.

Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon

With more than 40 years of market leadership and significant patient volume growth, we offer an established practice for a skilled surgeon to make an immediate clinical impact.

• Fellowship-trained
• Board certified/eligible