Ophthalmology Medical Director

Keystone Distinction Group; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive guaranteed base salary

Generous signing bonus

Relocation expense reimbursement

Loan repayment program eligibility

Comprehensive insurance packages

Paid medical malpractice insurance

Continuing Medical Education time and allowance

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks an Ophthalmology Medical Director in Vermont to lead a thriving hospital-employed practice. This role involves guiding clinical protocols and managing a skilled team to deliver high-quality ophthalmic care.

The position offers a competitive salary of $350k-$450k/year, generous benefits, and a focus on maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical excellence and leadership qualities.
• Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director, guiding clinical protocols.
• Manage efficiency within dedicated OR blocks.
• Deliver top-tier ophthalmic care to the community.
• Participate in an equitable call rotation for work-life balance.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Strong communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of accredited Ophthalmology Residency

Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE)

Active medical license in Vermont

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.

If you're excited about the leadership and lifestyle potential of this role, we’d love to hear from you!