Ophthalmology Physician Assistant — Surgical & Post‑Op Care

US Eye; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

CE allowance and licensure

401(k) match

Optical allowance and discounts

Job summary

US Eye in North Carolina is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our ophthalmology team. The PA will work under the supervising ophthalmologist providing office-based clinical care, diagnostic support, therapeutic treatment, and post-operative ophthalmic care in a high-volume setting.

No prior ophthalmology experience is required; specialty training and physician guidance will be provided. The role offers structured onboarding, opportunities to perform procedures, and growth into focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in health education or related field.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent PA degree.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in North Carolina and Virginia.
• Willingness to perform post-operative ophthalmology care and specialty-specific exams after training.
• Willingness to perform minor office-based procedures or surgical support duties as directed and within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmic services to patients within parameters established by the supervising physician.
• Perform comprehensive post-operative examinations for ophthalmology patients, including cataract surgery, LASIK / PRK, YAG capsulotomy, and other ophthalmic procedures as directed.
• Manage post-operative medications and treatment plans per protocol and under the direction of the supervising ophthalmologist.
• Educate patients on surgical recovery, medication instructions, restrictions, warning signs, and follow-up care.
• Perform H&P examinations as directed and within the PA scope of practice.
• Assist with femtosecond laser-related patient care, workflow, preparation, and support as directed by the supervising ophthalmologist.
• Support other ophthalmic procedures, exams, diagnostic tests and clinical services as assigned by supervising ophthalmologist.
• Perform additional patient services established by the supervising physician.
• Escalate concerns, complications, or abnormal findings to the supervising ophthalmologist in accordance with clinical protocol.
• Counsel patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, health maintenance, diagnosis, condition, and treatment plan.
• Prescribe medication to patients under the supervision of a physician, including therapy and referrals as applicable.
• Assist the physician during surgery and office-based procedures as needed.
• Oversee and coordinate duties of technical assistants as appropriate.
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, organizational policies, the Compliance Program, and Code of Conduct.

Skills

Follow instructions

Patient care

Ophthalmology interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health education or related field

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Graduate of accredited PA program

Licensed/eligible for NC and VA PA licensure

Job description

US Eye in North Carolina is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our ophthalmology team. The PA will work under the supervising ophthalmologist providing office-based clinical care, diagnostic support, therapeutic treatment, and post-operative ophthalmic care in a high-volume setting.

No prior ophthalmology experience is required; specialty training and physician guidance will be provided. The role offers structured onboarding, opportunities to perform procedures, and growth into focused