ACADEMIC SURGICAL RETINA

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Position Highlights:

• Desirable Practice Setting: Join an established multi-specialty practice with 3 dedicated lanes, 1 procedure room and separate imaging facilities.
• Comprehensive Team: Dedicated photography team, tech in the injection room, and full triage support across a multispecialty clinic.
• Optimal Patient Volume: Clinical volume of 35 patients per day, supported by midlevel staff and a dedicated scribe.
• Work-Life Balance: Reasonable call schedule including 1 weekend per month with dedicated ophthalmic surgical tech assigned to Retina call.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: 2-year guarantee and production comp plan of $350K-$525K with reasonable production expectations.
• Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance
• Professional Development Funds: $3500 annual reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits including 14% retirement contribution

Qualifications:

• Degree: MD or DO
• Certifications: Surgical Retina Fellowship required
• Licensure: Must be in possession of or able to acquire a MS license
• Visa Sponsorship: J1 and H1-b

About the Community

• Affordable Living: Jackson, Mississippi, boasts a cost of living 20% lower than the national average
• Diverse Metro Options: Experience a blend of urban amenities in Jackson’s metro area, with nearby suburban communities offering quieter, family-friendly living and excellent school options
• Outdoor Recreation: Access parks, trails, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
• Convenient Location: Centrally located with easy access to Jackson International Airport

Job Reference #: OPH 24868

Surgical Retina Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Retina Ophthalmologist