Vitreoretinal Surgeon: Partnership Track & Ownership

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to ownership

Mentorship and collaboration

Team with retina-focused staff

Job summary

Sound Retina, P.S. seeks a vitreoretinal surgeon for a partnership-track role serving Tacoma, Olympia, and Kennewick. The position emphasizes full-scope retina care with hospital and ASC surgeries, plus in-office injections and laser.

You will share call and work alongside retina-focused staff, with a path to ownership and opportunities in teaching and research. Equity-minded, supportive team culture, and emphasis on patient-first care across multiple WA offices.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited vitreoretinal fellowship by September 2027.
• Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Washington medical license.
• Eligible for DEA registration and hospital privileges.
• Able to travel between Tacoma, Olympia, and Kennewick offices.
• Able to participate in shared call, about one week a month.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope medical and surgical retina care across Tacoma, Olympia, and Kennewick offices.
• Perform surgery at local hospital and ambulatory surgery center.
• Conduct in-office procedures, including intravitreal injections and laser.
• Share on-call duties, roughly one week per month.
• Collaborate with two retina-specific optometrists to optimize clinic time for patients in need of a surgeon.
• Research and teaching opportunities available but not required.

Education

MD or DO

Vitreoretinal fellowship completed by Sep 2027

Board certified or eligible in ophthalmology

Eligible for unrestricted WA medical license

Eligible for DEA registration and hospital privileges

Able to travel Tacoma, Olympia, Kennewick offices

Shared call ~1 week per month

Job description

Sound Retina, P.S. seeks a vitreoretinal surgeon for a partnership-track role serving Tacoma, Olympia, and Kennewick. The position emphasizes full-scope retina care with hospital and ASC surgeries, plus in-office injections and laser.

You will share call and work alongside retina-focused staff, with a path to ownership and opportunities in teaching and research. Equity-minded, supportive team culture, and emphasis on patient-first care across multiple WA offices.