Description

Ophthalmology Opportunity in Middletown, Connecticut

You've built your skills-now step into a high-volume practice where you can grow quickly and be positioned for ownership. This Ophthalmology role is designed for a physician who wants strong surgical numbers, efficient clinic support, and a clear path to partnership. If you're looking for a long-term home with a physician-led group, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a well-established, physician-owned ophthalmology group with an experienced executive director handling day-to-day operations
• Comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmology with strong referral relationships and built-in patient demand
• High cataract volume focus; refractive surgery also available depending on your interests
• Shared call structure among five surgeons; ER coverage is weekdays during business hours with patients routed to the office (no hospital travel)

Schedule

• Typical model: 4 clinic days + 1 dedicated OR day each week
• Clinic hours generally 8:00a-5:00p; busy days can reach up to ~40 patients with strong tech support
• OR day at an eye-focused ambulatory surgery center with the ability to do ~18-20 cases/day
• Office call rotates on a 7-day schedule (includes weeknights/weekends) shared across the full-time physician team

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary $400,000-$450,000 plus sign-on, retention bonus, and relocation support
• 24-month partnership track with a clear route toward physician ownership
• Benefits include health insurance, malpractice coverage, disability, licensure reimbursement, and 401(k) with 3% match
• Time off: 4 weeks PTO + six paid holidays; CME: $5,000 allowance

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Comfort with high-volume cataract surgery strongly preferred (refractive experience welcomed)
• New graduates and experienced physicians both considered
• No visa sponsorship available

Community & Location Highlights

• Live in a classic New England river valley community with easy access to shoreline weekends
• Convenient proximity to larger metro areas for dining, arts, and major events-without the daily congestion
• Strong mix of neighborhoods and surrounding towns for a range of housing options
• Multiple airport options within a reasonable drive for easy regional and national travel

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.