Ophthalmology Opening in Jackson, TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Ophthalmology opportunity in Jackson, TN**
- Located 85 miles from Memphis, TN
- Service area: 550,000 people in 19-county service area
**Position Details and Info**
- Full-time
- Seeking a second ophthalmologist specializing in anterior segment surgery
- Current anterior segment surgeon performs approximately 240 cataract surgeries per month, MIGS surgeries, in office Yags/SLTs and in-house LASIK surgery
- Dedicated surgery days at local ASCs and hospitals
- Practice owned mobile surgical unit and equipment used to provide cataract surgery at multiple rural hospitals throughout West Tennessee
- Multiple LED Scopes, 4 Centurion Phaco units
- First and only clinic in West TN currently providing Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery (or Femto Laser Cataract Surgery)
**Qualifications**
- BE/BC in Ophthalmology
- Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency program
- Fellowship training welcome, but not required
- TN Licensure or ability to obtain
**Compensation**
- Competitive salary
- Volume based incentives
- Option to participate in partnership track
- Relocation and CME allowance
- 401K and major medical
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Paid professional society memberships and dues
- Flexible schedule to support work/family life balance
**Community Details:**
- Jackson, Tennessee has convenient access to Memphis and Nashville
- Friendly community of more than 100,000 people
- Low cost of living NO STATE INCOME TAX
- 4000 square foot home in 350K range
- Local Attractions: Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Arts, Athletic Clubs, Country Club, Professional Sports, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Golf
- Americas Most Livable Small City (U.S. Conference of Mayors 2013)
- Ranked 6th Best Cost of Living Metropolitan Area in the Country (August 2017 Fortune Magazine)
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