Refractive & Cataract Surgeon

Quick Facts

• Role: Refractive & Cataract Surgeon

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (no weekend/holiday or routine evening shifts)

• Location: Tampa, Florida, with opportunities across established Florida locations

• Compensation: $425,000 guaranteed base salary + 30% of collections

• Call: Limited remote telephone/mobile coverage

Description

Join an established ophthalmology team with immediate cataract and refractive patient demand, experienced clinical support, and advanced surgical technology. This is an opportunity to develop a thriving cataract and refractive practice without starting from scratch, within a collaborative MD/OD model.

Responsibilities

• Perform cataract, refractive cataract, and laser vision-correction procedures

• Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic and surgical evaluations

• Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans

• Recommend premium lenses and refractive technologies

• Manage patients through preoperative, surgical, and postoperative phases

• Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate

• Educate patients on procedures, risks, expectations, and anticipated outcomes

• Collaborate with optometrists, technicians, nurses, and administrative staff

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR

• Stay current with cataract and refractive technology and techniques

Requirements

• MD or DO degree

• Accredited ophthalmology residency completion

• Board certification in Ophthalmology

• Minimum 3 years of post-training ophthalmology experience

• Active Florida medical license (or ability to obtain promptly)

• Demonstrated cataract and/or refractive surgical experience

• Strong surgical judgment and commitment to patient safety

• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment

Benefits

• $425,000 guaranteed base salary + 30% of collections

• Immediate surgical volume and established referral/patient base

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k)

• Experienced clinical and administrative support

• Access to advanced cataract and refractive technologies

• Long-term professional growth with Florida expansion

• Relocation assistance not currently offered (Florida-based physicians preferred)

• Possible immigration sponsorship for exceptionally qualified candidates with Florida licensure readiness