Ophthalmologist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Ophthalmology seeks a board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologist to join a well-established group in Lexington, Kentucky.

The practice offers comprehensive ophthalmology services with a high-volume cataract surgery program, strong optometric referrals, and a supportive clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologist.
• KY medical license or eligible to obtain one.
• Experience with cataract surgery, cornea, glaucoma or medical retina is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care for adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform cataract surgery and manage pre- and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with ASC and private practice staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Board certification

Board eligibility

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Job description

We are a group ophthalmology-optometry practice with offices in Frankfort and Lexington, Kentucky looking for an additional Ophthalmologist to join our team. Immediate patient volume available in a well-supported practice with ASC and office-based surgery, internal optometric referral base, and experienced clinical staff. The practice is one of the leading practices in the area with a high volume of cataract surgery, cornea, glaucoma and medical retina performing most of its surgeries in the practice’s own established ASC. Our offices are well equiped with several exam lanes, humphrey visual fields, Cirrus OCT, Topcon and Heidelberg Spectralis Fundus cameras, a/b-scan, IOL master, Lenstar, orbscan, pachymeter, Yag and Argon lasers along with a complete Optical shop. The practice boasts a complete EHR integrated practice, certified and well trained techs and licensed opticians. Successful candidate is a board eligible/board certified Ophthalmologist who will embrace the vision of this high-performing practice and demonstrate a commitment to its long-term growth. Physicians practice with high clinical autonomy and flexible scheduling within a well-supported private practice environment

Lexington is a vibrant, sophisticated university city surrounded by the scenic, rolling hills of the Bluegrass region. Ranked repeatedly as one of the best cities in the U.S. for work-life balance, Lexington offers a rich culture from historic keeneland racecourse to a thriving culinary scene to Great outdoors including premier hiking, rock climbing and boating and easy access via its Bluegrass Lexington Airport. Lexington's centralized geography places it within comfortable driving distance of Cincinnati (1 hr), Louisville (1 hr), Indianapolis (2.5 hr), Nashville (3hr). Plus, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) links you directly to major global hubs like Charlotte, Atlanta, and Chicago.

BC/BE Ophthalmologist ; Kentucky Physician License