Ophthalmology Medical Director

Joseph Michaels International; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Loan repayment programs

CME time and allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Premium insurance

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is assisting a Vermont hospital in recruiting an Ophthalmology Medical Director to lead a high-volume practice and drive clinical quality. The role oversees a team including ophthalmology and optometry staff, in a modern procedure center with advanced technology.

The position offers a competitive base with growth incentives and a generous benefits package, including relocation support and loan repayment programs.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Vermont (or eligibility).
• Proven clinical excellence and strong communication for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director, guiding protocols and quality initiatives.
• Maximize efficiency with modern OR blocks for high-volume surgeries.
• Manage a busy patient panel delivering ophthalmic care.
• Participate in a 1:4 call rotation with minimal burden.

Skills

Leadership

Ophthalmology

License VT

Board Certified/Eligible

Clinical leadership

Education

MD/DO

Ophthalmology Residency

VT Medical License or Eligibility

Job description

Ophthalmology Medical Director

Compensation: $350k-$450k per year
Job Type: Full-Time | Call Schedule of 1:4 (Minimal call burden)

We have partnered closely with an award-winning, independent community hospital in Vermont to find a dynamic and visionary Ophthalmology Medical Director. This is a premier leadership and clinical opportunity to step into a thriving, highly collaborative, hospital-employed practice. You will lead an exceptional, high-volume team that includes an additional ophthalmologist, a skilled optometrist, and a dedicated, fully supportive staff of Certified Ophthalmic Assistants (COAs).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Medical Director for the Ophthalmology practice, guiding clinical protocols, driving quality initiatives, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Maximize efficiency within assigned, dedicated OR blocks in a state-of-the-art procedure center explicitly equipped with updated, modern technology to seamlessly accommodate high-volume surgeries.
• Manage a busy, established patient panel, delivering top-tier medical and surgical ophthalmic care to a dedicated community across central and southern Vermont.
• Participate in an equitable 1:4 call rotation designed to maintain an excellent work-life balance with a historically minimal call burden.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Vermont (or immediate eligibility to obtain).
• Proven clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and a desire to step into an impactful clinical leadership role.

Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed base salary structured with highly lucrative productivity-based incentives.
• Generous signing bonus and comprehensive relocation expense reimbursement.
• Substantial educational loan repayment program; our client is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Excellent premium insurance packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance, including complete tail coverage.
• Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and a generous financial allowance.

Salary:
The base salary is competitive and will be aligned with the candidate's specific qualifications, training, and experience level.