Ophthalmology Medical Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Health, dental, vision insurance

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking an Ophthalmology Medical Director for a leading Vermont hospital. You will oversee clinical protocols, drive quality initiatives, and lead a high-volume ophthalmology team including physicians, optometrists, COAs, and staff.

The role offers a competitive base with productivity incentives, a signing bonus, relocation support, and strong loan repayment options including PSLF, along with comprehensive insurance and CME support.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Ophthalmology residency completed.
• Board certified or board eligible by the ABA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director guiding clinical protocols and quality initiatives.
• Maximize efficiency with dedicated OR blocks in a modern center.
• Manage a busy patient panel delivering ophthalmic care to the Vermont community.
• Participate in an equitable 1:4 call rotation with minimal burden.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Ophthalmology Residency

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.