Partnership Track with Retina Only Group in South Carolina
Chandler, Arizona, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Retinal
Salary $400,000 – $600,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Clinic/Private Practice
Location South Carolina, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/24

We are recruiting a full-time retina specialist to join our esteemed team of 9 vitreoretinal surgeons in South Carolina’s capital city because of growth and anticipated partner retirement. We have a strong academic affiliation and seven office locations. This opportunity offers a unique chance for a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible, fellowship-trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon to step into a thriving practice. Additionally, we provide a conducive work-life balance, offering a 4.5-day workweek with every 4th Friday off and one day per week dedicated to surgical procedures and ancillary support.

The practice stands out as South Carolina's premier retina-only ophthalmology practice, operating across seven office locations. We are the state's largest retina research center, actively involved in clinical trials.

Position Highlights:

  • 9 Retina Physician practice seeking new colleagues due to growth and retirement planning,
  • South Carolina’s premier Retina only group for over 40 years providing 60,000+ patient visits and 3,500 surgeries per year,
  • 4.5 workweek with every 4th Friday off and one dedicated surgery day per week,
  • Mentor and teach medicine students, ophthalmology residents, RET fellows,
  • Guaranteed salary, incentive bonus, ample paid time off and more,
  • Partnership Track with NO upfront buy-in costs required,
  • Benefit from a supportive team of dedicated staff members committed to patient and physician support,
  • Ability to negotiate the best payor mix in the country, thanks to your affiliation with 26 different retina practices, more than 240+ Physicians, 200+ locations, and more than 1.7 million patient visits.

Community Highlights:

South Carolina offers the best of both worlds—a charming small-town ambiance coupled with an array of big-city amenities. Here, Southern hospitality thrives amidst a dynamic and vibrant lifestyle.

  • Home to the University of South Carolina and SEC athletics,
  • Named a Best Place to Practice in 2023 by Medscape,
  • Rated as one of the nation's Best Places to Live and Retire by US News,
  • Boasts an affordable cost of living about 13% below the national average,
  • Located about two hours from beautiful South Carolina beaches,
  • Provides easy access to Charleston, Charlotte, Atlanta, Asheville, and Greenville.

Job Reference: RET 1313

To apply:

Send your CV to [Register to View] or call Terry Dickerson at [Register to View] .

Job Responsibilities

The ophthalmology group offers a conducive work-life balance with a 4.5-day workweek, transitioning to 4 days a week once monthly, and one day dedicated to surgical procedures. With a patient load averaging 50-60 individuals daily, compensation of $1 million is supported by a payor mix comprising 64% Medicare, 30% Commercial, and 5% Medicaid, contributing to a gross revenue of $70 million. Fellows handle first call, with attending call responsibilities distributed at 1:6. Comprehensive ancillary support includes assigned scribes and two injection assistants per physician.

Qualifications

Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship

Working Hours

This position entails a four and a half workweek with 1 Friday off per month, with three and a half days dedicated to clinic duties (one day in Florence, SC) and one day allocated for surgery.

Skills

Our practice provides medical and surgical care for disorders involving the retina, macula and vitreous, including even rare conditions, like retinal vein occlusion and geographic atrophy. We also have the only doctor in the area who treats retinopathy of prematurity.