Ophthalmology Medical Director

The Recruiting Hive; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity incentives

Signing bonus

Relocation support

PSLF program

Health insurance

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is partnering with a Vermont hospital to recruit an Ophthalmology Medical Director. This leadership and clinical role guides protocols, drives quality, and leads a high-volume ophthalmology team.

You will oversee a team including another ophthalmologist, an optometrist, and COAs, with a 1:4 call schedule. Competitive base salary with incentives, signing bonus, relocation support, PSLF eligibility, and comprehensive benefits await.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for Ophthalmology, guiding protocols and quality initiatives.
• Maximize efficiency within dedicated OR blocks in a high-volume center.
• Manage a busy patient panel, delivering comprehensive ophthalmic care to central/southern Vermont.
• Participate in a 1:4 call rotation to maintain work-life balance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Ophthalmology Residency

ABO Board Cert/Elig

Vermont Medical License

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.