Premium Cataract & Refractive Surgery Champion - 50K Signing Bonus!

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Equity buy-in opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

West Texas Eye Associates in Lubbock, TX seeks a top-quality BC/BE premium cataract and refractive surgeon leader to perform 1500+ surgeries per year and to champion premium cataract and refractive education for the practice.

The role involves partnering with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Executive Committee to advance high-quality, premium cataract and refractive surgery, specializing in LACS with femtosecond laser, LALs, multifocal and EDOF lenses, toric lenses.

Qualifications

• BC/BE ophthalmologist with leadership qualities.
• Experience leading high-volume premium cataract/refractive programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform 1500+ premium cataract/refractive surgeries annually.
• Partner with CMO and MEC to champion high-quality premium procedures.
• Serve as education champion for the practice and trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Premium cataract surgery

Refractive surgery expertise

Surgical volume management

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible ophthalmologist

Job description

West Texas Eye Associates has an opportunity of a career for a top-quality BC/BE premium cataract & refractive surgeon leader in Lubbock, TX to perform 1500+ surgeries per year and serve as the premium cataract & refractive education champion for the practice.

This is a dream surgical opportunity to spend most of your time performing premium cataract & refractive surgery. You will also partner closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Executive Committee to champion high-quality, premium cataract & refractive surgery with patients and colleagues, specializing in:

• Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (LACS) with the femtosecond laser
• Light Adjustable Lenses (LALs)
• Multifocal Lenses
• Extended Depth-of-Focus (EDOF) Lenses
• Toric Lenses

The team includes 8 Surgeons, 1 optometrist, and dedicated technicians, scribes, and front office staff that treat a wide variety of eye disease including corneal disorders, diabetic eye diseases, retina, oculoplastics, and glaucoma.

ABOUT THE PRACTICE:

At West Texas Eye Associates, our goal is to help our communities stay healthy and happy. Serving the community of Lubbock, TX, our team of experts can help with vision care, eye surgery, aesthetic treatments, and more. Our facility offers a wide variety of services: we offer routine eye exams, LASIK, pediatric ophthalmology, and more. Our eye doctors are trained to treat conditions like corneal diseases, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and refractive errors, like myopia.

ABOUT THE LOCATION:

Located in northwest Texas, Lubbock is best known as the home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and birthplace of Rock & Roll legend Buddy Holly. While sports and music form the heart of Lubbock, locals also enjoy award-winning wineries and craft beer options to accompany their traditional Tex-Mex and BBQ cuisine. Others choose to relish in the charm of the wild west by exploring the world’s largest windmill museum, paddle boarding on the Dunbar Historical Lake, or perusing art galleries and iconic theatres in Lubbock’s cultural district.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS:

• Immediate high surgical volumes focused on high-quality care with lucrative productivity incentives.
• Strong referral networks & support staff.
• State-of-the-art technology.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, legal, pet, and childcare.
• Continuing education, state licensure and medical malpractice coverage.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement options with company match.
• Commencement & relocation assistance available.
• Equity buy-in opportunities.