Ophthalmology Medical Director

KLA Industries; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Medical insurance

Tail coverage for malpractice

CME time and allowance

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. seeks an Ophthalmology Medical Director to lead a high-volume ophthalmology team in Vermont. This hospital-employed role blends clinical leadership with strategic program development and patient care excellence.

You will oversee protocols, optimize OR blocks, and guide a dedicated staff across central/southern Vermont, with a 1:4 call schedule and a competitive compensation package including a signing bonus and relocation support.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school is required.
• Completed Ophthalmology Residency program.
• BC/BE by American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Active, unrestricted Vermont medical license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ophthalmology Medical Director role, guiding clinical protocols and quality initiatives.
• Maximize efficiency with dedicated OR blocks in a high-volume center.
• Deliver top-tier ophthalmic care to patients across central and southern Vermont.
• Participate in a 1:4 call rotation to maintain work-life balance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical ophthalmology expertise

Team management

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Ophthalmology residency completed

ABO board certification or eligibility

Active 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.