Refractive & Cataract Surgeon – $425K + 30% Collections | Tampa (ID-BB 134070)
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Refractive & Cataract Surgeon – $425K Base + 30% Collections | Florida
Specialty: Ophthalmology – Refractive & Cataract Surgery
Subspecialty: Refractive Surgery / Cataract Surgery / Laser Vision Correction
Practice Setting: Multispecialty Ophthalmology Practice | Outpatient / Ambulatory Surgery
Location: Florida – Multiple Established Practice Locations
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Position Overview
An established multispecialty ophthalmology organization with more than 25 years of experience is seeking an experienced Refractive & Cataract Surgeon to join its growing surgical team in Florida.
The practice has established locations across Sebring, Gainesville, and the Tampa market and offers a collaborative MD/OD care model with strong clinical and administrative support.
This is an urgent, growth-focused opportunity with immediate surgical volume and an established patient base.
Clinical Focus
The practice is seeking a surgeon with demonstrated experience in:
- Cataract surgery
- Refractive cataract surgery
- Premium and advanced-technology IOLs
- Laser vision correction
- Comprehensive ophthalmology
Depending on training and experience, procedures may include:
- LASIK
- PRK
- SMILE
- Implantable Collamer Lenses
- Traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Premium IOL implantation
- Advanced refractive and vision-correction procedures
This is primarily a cataract and refractive surgery opportunity and is not a retina-focused position.
Job Responsibilities
Perform cataract, refractive cataract, and laser vision-correction procedures
Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic evaluations
Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans
Evaluate patients for premium lenses and refractive technologies
Manage patients through preoperative and postoperative care
Monitor surgical outcomes
Educate patients regarding treatment options, risks, expectations, and outcomes
Collaborate with optometrists, technicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals
Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR
Stay current with advances in cataract, refractive, laser, and premium-lens technology
Support continued clinical growth and expansion
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency
Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Minimum 3 years of post-training ophthalmology experience
Fellowship training strongly preferred
Demonstrated cataract and/or refractive surgical experience
Experience with laser vision correction and premium IOL technology strongly preferred
Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain one promptly
Strong surgical skills and clinical judgment
Excellent patient communication skills
Ability to work effectively within an integrated MD/OD model
Experienced surgeons are preferred; this opportunity is not currently targeting new graduates.
Schedule & Call
Monday–Friday
Approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM clinic hours
Surgical days may begin around 6:30 AM
No regularly scheduled evenings
No weekend shifts
No holiday shifts
Limited call responsibilities via remote telephone/mobile coverage
Compensation & Benefits
$425,000 Base Salary + 30% of Collections
Additional benefits include:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Immediate surgical volume
Established clinical and administrative support
Advanced refractive and cataract technology
Long-term growth opportunities
Immigration Sponsorship
The practice is open to considering immigration sponsorship for appropriately qualified physicians who already possess the required medical licensure.
Interview Process
The typical process includes:
Initial interview with Human Resources
Interview with the organization’s President
On-site visit and clinical shadowing
For strongly aligned candidates, the practice can generally progress from the later interview stages to a verbal offer within approximately one week.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a long-established ophthalmology organization with immediate surgical volume, advanced technology, strong earning potential, and a collaborative MD/OD environment.
This opportunity provides an experienced ophthalmic surgeon with the platform to build and expand a cataract and refractive surgery practice while working within an established clinical infrastructure.