Retina Physician

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus/relocation expenses

401(k) contributions

Disability insurance fully paid

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Retina Physician to join our established practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. This position offers a clear pathway to partnership and promotes quality care with a manageable patient volume of 50-60 patients per day. The practice provides competitive salaries with bonuses and additional retirement benefits.

Arkansas is known for its low cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor activities, making it a great place to live and work.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon (consideration for medical retina).
• ABO certified or board eligible.
• Eligible for U.S. employment and Arkansas licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care as part of a busy retinal practice.
• Manage clinical volumes seeing 50-60 patients per day.
• Participate in clinical research and trials.

Skills

Surgical expertise in vitreoretinal surgery

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery

Board certification or eligibility

Tools

Heidelberg OCT

Alcon Unity

NGENUITY 3D visualization system

Job description

Retina Physician, Private – NO PE– Little Rock, Arkansas

We are a thriving, physician-owned retina-only practice established in 1980, currently consisting of five partners and one associate. Due to continued patient demand, we are seeking an additional retina specialist to join our growing team.

Our practice offers a clear and proven pathway to partnership after two years. To date, every eligible physician has become a partner. We are an equal partnership structure—no junior partners and no unequal voting rights. We value our independence and have no interest in private equity acquisition.

Practice Highlights

• Busy, well-established retina-only practice with strong referral base
• Manageable clinical volumes with a focus on quality care and work-life balance
• Our patient volume is very reasonable, and you will be seeing 50-60 patients per day, although more can be seen if desired.
• Travel to satellite clinics approximately 6 times per month
• Call burden minimal due to sharing call with another retina group
• Latest diagnostic and surgical technology, including:
  • Heidelberg OCT and OCT‑A
  • Optos FA/ICG
  • Alcon Unity
  • NGENUITY 3D visualization system

Research

Recently launched clinical research division and are actively participating in a Phase 2 trial, with plans to expand into additional trials.

Compensation & Retirement

• Competitive associate salary with production bonus.
• Sign on bonus/relocation expenses negotiable.
• Once a partner, maximum 401(k) contribution up to $72,000
• Participation in the Arkansas Diamond Plan, allowing an additional $24,500 401(k) contribution using Medicaid dollars
• As associate, mileage for travel is paid. As a partner, we have a vehicle allowance.
• Disability insurance is paid in full

Lifestyle & Community

Little Rock offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living—ranked by U.S. News as the state with the lowest cost of living in the country in 2025. Arkansas falls in the middle of the pack for overall tax burden, with recent tax cuts reducing income tax by 1%.

The area is home to excellent private schools, with top options ranging from $10,000 to $21,000 per year, making high-quality education accessible without excessive cost. In addition, Arkansas passed the LEARNS act which provides $7,000 per year per student towards private school education.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon (would consider medical retina)
• ABO certified or board eligible
• Eligible for U.S. employment and Arkansas licensure

Arkansas is a hidden gem, offering abundant outdoor activities, a welcoming community, and a lifestyle where your income truly goes further. If you value independence, partnership, and balance—both professionally and personally—we would love to connect and show you what our practice and state have to offer.