Glaucoma Specialist/Cataract Surgeon - FT - Private Practice - Albuquerque, NM

Review of Ophthalmology; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Review of Ophthalmology in Albuquerque, NM seeks a fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon to join our physician-owned practice. Board-certified or -eligible candidates with strong glaucoma management and cataract surgery skills are encouraged to apply; a mentoring-focused environment supports clinical and surgical excellence.

This full-time position offers a busy clinical and surgical load and an extensive patient base, with loan-repayment opportunities in our region and potential for partnership

Job description

Salary
Based on experience
Schedule
Full-time
Glaucoma Specialist/Cataract Surgeon – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Description

New Mexico recently passed a bill that may provide physicians up to $300k in loan repayment to practice in New Mexico! This is one of the most generous loan forgiveness programs for medical professionals in the U.S.
Our Private Practice is a large DOCTOR-OWNED integrated practice, is seeking a fellowship trained, board certified/board eligible Glaucoma Specialist to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the sun shines over 300 days a year! Candidates must possess both excellent clinical knowledge and excellent surgical skills. While the position is focused on management of complex glaucoma patients, it is desired that the candidate also have very good cataract surgery skills to help with the large load of cataract surgery the practice needs to perform. The selected candidate will receive careful, ongoing mentoring in all areas of patient care to help that individual excel and ultimately provide an exceptionally high level of surgical and clinical care to patients. Our patients present a full spectrum of medical and surgical glaucoma disorders. Excellent opportunity for an Ophthalmologist who values a service oriented, team based environment with a strong commitment to providing quality patient care. Extensive patient base will promptly allow for a busy clinical and surgical practice. Eligible for partnership consideration after the second year of employment.
Albuquerque's high-desert location offers 300+ days of sunshine a year, four seasons, low humidity, a convenient airport and proximity to many recreational activities including, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, road cycling, skiing and golf. It provides diverse cultural offerings and an active arts community. In addition, Santa Fe. one of the country's most popular tourist destinations is only one hour away.

Location Highlights – Albuquerque, NM:

• Over 300 days of sunshine a year. Incredible for outdoor activities – hiking, biking, snow skiing, golf, etc.
• Offers a diverse patient population with a high level of ocular pathology.
• Strong physician-OD collaboration.
• Extensive patient base will promptly allow for a busy practice.
• Great weather year round! Dry climate with low humidity.
  

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!