Retina Specialist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 382,500 - 467,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health care insurance

Cover credentialing costs

Job summary

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is looking for a charismatic and ethical retina specialist to join the practice in Houston, Texas. The role offers an initial base salary of $425,000 with a productivity incentive, plus benefits like 401(k) and health insurance.

Applicants must be board-certified/board-eligible and have completed a two-year AUPO-compliant fellowship. The position allows for involvement in clinical trials and mentorship of fellows.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible candidates with skills in retina surgery.
• Texas Medical License is mandatory.
• Good surgical training expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and conduct vitrectomy procedures.
• Participate in clinical trials and oversee fellows.
• Engage in practice’s satellite location as needed.

Skills

Board-certified/board-eligible

Texas Medical License

Experience in vitreoretinal surgery

Education

Completed a two-year AUPO-compliant retina fellowship

Job description

About the Practice

MVRPS is seeking a well‑trained, ambitious, ethical, hard‑working and charismatic retina specialist with exceptional patient manners. The practice has a main office in the Texas Medical Center in Houston (the largest medical center in the U.S.) and one satellite location currently served once a month. MVRPS strives to provide an exceptional patient experience and has well‑trained staff. The practice has participated in clinical trials. Dr. Carvounis has an extensive record of presenting and teaching at major national meetings, has trained 14 vitreoretinal fellows while serving as director of the retina fellowship program at Baylor College of Medicine, and has trained over 100 residents. Dr Carvounis typically performs 10–16 vitrectomies (range 6–22) a week and sees 240–280 patients a week.

Applications from graduating fellows or experienced vitreoretinal surgeons are welcome.

Compensation & Benefits

Initial base salary is $425,000 with a generous productivity incentive for a 5‑day working week with up to one day of travel to the satellite location and light call duty every other week. Opportunity for buying into ASCs within one mile of the practice exists. Partnership and associate tracks are offered.

• 401(k)
• Health care insurance
• Cover credentialing costs

Qualifications

Candidates should be board‑certified/board‑eligible, would be expected to have a Texas Medical Licence and have completed a two‑year AUPO‑compliant retina fellowship with good surgical training by the time of starting their appointment at Macula Vitreous Retina Physicians & Surgeons.