Ophthalmologist - Cataract Surgery Focus

American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Guaranteed first-year draw

Productivity-based compensation

Job summary

Swagel Wootton Eye Institute in the Phoenix East Valley seeks a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon to join our established eye care team.

Join a practice with an ambulatory surgery center, a large referral network, and a commitment to premium lens technology. Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to help you build a busy surgical practice.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
• 2–5+ years of experience performing cataract surgery preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with premium lens technology and refractive cataract techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a busy comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery practice within an established patient and referral network.
• Perform cataract surgery using contemporary surgical techniques and premium IOL technologies.
• Collaborate with a trained clinical team supporting the patient journey from evaluation to postoperative care.

Skills

Cataract surgery experience

Patient-centered communication

Premium IOL technology familiarity

Education

Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology

Job description

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Swagel Wootton Eye Institute | Phoenix East Valley, Arizona

Build Your Practice with One of Arizona’s Most Established Eye Care Teams
Swagel Wootton Eye Institute is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon to join our established and growing practice in Arizona’s Phoenix East Valley.

For more than 60 years, Swagel Wootton has cared for generations of Arizona patients while continuing to evolve alongside advances in ophthalmology. Today, our physicians are supported by experienced clinical teams, modern diagnostic and surgical technology, an established patient base, and a dedicated ambulatory surgery center.

We are looking for a surgeon who enjoys comprehensive ophthalmology, has a strong interest in cataract surgery, and is comfortable offering patients the full spectrum of modern lens and surgical options. Experience with premium IOL technology and advanced cataract surgery is strongly preferred.

What You Can Expect

This opportunity is designed for a physician who wants to focus on practicing medicine and building a successful surgical practice without having to build the infrastructure around it.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a busy comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery practice within an established patient and referral network.
• Perform cataract surgery using contemporary surgical techniques, advanced diagnostics, and a broad portfolio of premium IOL technologies.
• Practice alongside experienced Ophthalmologist and a highly trained clinical team supporting the patient journey from initial evaluation through surgery and postoperative care.
• Work closely with dedicated surgical counselors who help educate patients and coordinate their surgical experience.
• Operate in our two-room ambulatory surgery center located directly alongside our Mesa clinical practice.
• Participate in the continued growth and clinical development of a well-established Arizona eye care organization.

A Platform Built for Physician Success

Joining Swagel Wootton means stepping into an established practice with the resources and support necessary to grow.

Our physicians benefit from a collaborative clinical environment, experienced operational leadership, strong patient demand, and an organization committed to investing in the technology and resources necessary to deliver excellent ophthalmic care.

We also understand that considering a new practice opportunity, particularly one involving relocation, is about much more than compensation. Our recruitment package is designed to make that transition worthwhile and includes:

• Competitive physician compensation with first-year income stability
• Attractive sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Established clinical and surgical support infrastructure
• Long-term earning potential directly connected to productivity
• Compensation Designed to Reward Growth
• During the first 12 months, physicians receive a guaranteed compensation draw, providing stability while developing their patient base and surgical volume.

Following the initial 12-month period, compensation transitions to a productivity-based model tied to year-to-date net collections. The structure is designed to increasingly reward physician productivity and practice growth while providing a clear and transparent connection between performance and compensation.

Why the Phoenix East Valley?

Arizona’s East Valley continues to be one of the most desirable and fastest-growing areas of the Phoenix metropolitan region, offering the amenities of a major city alongside easy access to the outdoors.

With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, physicians can enjoy golf, hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation throughout much of the year. The area also offers excellent dining and entertainment, professional sports, highly regarded communities and schools, and convenient access to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

And when it is time to escape the desert, Sedona, Flagstaff, the mountains of northern Arizona, and countless weekend destinations are only a short drive away.

Let’s Start a Conversation

If you are an ophthalmologist considering your next opportunity, we would welcome the chance to introduce you to Swagel Wootton, our physicians, and the practice we are continuing to build in Arizona.

We welcome both confidential inquiries and formal applications.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
• 2-5+ years of experience performing cataract surgery preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with premium lens technology and refractive cataract techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.