Retina Specialist

Boston Vision; Lawrence (MA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Vision in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Retina Specialist (medical or surgical) to join their expanding practice. The role offers a flexible schedule, focusing on comprehensive patient care, including diagnosing and treating retinal conditions.

Qualified candidates must hold a Medical Doctorate in Ophthalmology and have completed a retinal fellowship. The position includes a call rotation, primarily covering locations around the northern Boston area.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctorate (MD) in Ophthalmology required.
• Completion of a 1-year internship and 3-year ophthalmology residency is mandatory.
• Completion of a 1-2 year retina fellowship program is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with medical retinal conditions.
• Develop care plans and work with a team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Perform diagnostic tests using ultrasound and fluorescein angiography.

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD) in Ophthalmology

Completion of 1‑year internship and 3‑year ophthalmology residency

Completion of 1‑2 year retina fellowship program

Tools

Nextech EMR

Heidelberg OCT

Optos with FA capability

Humphrey Field

Unified imaging (Forum)

ERG

Job description

Boston Vision is seeking a retina specialist (medical or surgical) for expansion and succession planning. The practice operates 7 offices throughout Boston, primarily serving the northern offices. A flexible schedule is available and the role includes comprehensive patient care.

Essential Functions

• Diagnose, treat and develop care plans for patients with medical retinal conditions.
• Work with ophthalmic technicians, patient services representatives and other physicians to orchestrate high‑quality patient care.
• Treat retinal and vitreoretinal diseases, including manifestations of local, systemic and genetic disorders that affect the retina and vitreous.
• Perform diagnosis using ultrasound, fluorescein angiography, and electrophysiology.
• Create treatment and care plans, schedule additional appointments, prescribe medications, and discuss care options and surgical procedures with patients.

Equipment and Software

• Nextech EMR
• Heidelberg OCT in all offices
• Optos with FA capability
• Humphrey Field in all locations
• Unified imaging (Forum)
• ERG

Administrative Retina Duties

• Assist the existing remote team in processing physician assistant and insurance work for retina injections.
• Collaborate with the lead retina technician, remote team, and billing to process necessary paperwork for retina medications.

Minimum Requirements

• Medical Doctorate (MD) in Ophthalmology.
• Completion of 1‑year internship and 3‑year ophthalmology residency.
• Completion of 1‑2 year retina fellowship program.

Call Duties

Primary call at Boston Vision (3–4 weeks per year) is split among MDs, with the cornea fellow covering roughly half. Practice call does not include hospital or ER coverage. Call rotation may fluctuate based on the number of MDs and includes BIDCO credentials and participation in the BID retina call, backing up a retina fellow.

Position Type and Expected Hours

Flexible time requirements with a minimum of 3 days per week. Standard clinical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Travel

Primary coverage locations include Medford, Andover, and Lawrence offices.

Work Authorization

All employees must already be authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Boston Vision is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Other Duties

These duties may change at any time with or without notice.