Refractive & Cataract Surgeon

$425,000 Base Salary + 30% of Collections | Immediate Surgical Volume | No Weekends

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

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Compensation: $425,000 Base Salary + 30% of Collections

Call: Limited Remote Telephone Coverage

Position Type: Permanent, Employed Physician Opportunity

Build a High-Volume Refractive and Cataract Practice—Without Starting From Scratch

A respected, multi-location ophthalmology organization with more than 25 years of clinical excellence is seeking an experienced Refractive and Cataract Surgeon to join its growing surgical team.

This is not a “build it and hope they come” opportunity.

The incoming surgeon will step into an established organization with immediate patient demand, existing referral relationships, experienced clinical support, advanced surgical technology, and the infrastructure needed to develop a thriving cataract and refractive practice.

The organization operates multiple established locations throughout Florida, including the Tampa market, Sebring, and Gainesville. Its collaborative MD/OD model allows surgeons to focus on delivering excellent surgical outcomes while working alongside experienced optometrists, technicians, nurses, and administrative professionals.

This is an urgent, growth-critical hire created by existing patient demand and continued organizational expansion.

Clinical Focus

The organization is specifically seeking a surgeon with meaningful experience in:

Cataract surgery
Refractive cataract surgery
Laser vision correction
Premium and advanced-technology intraocular lenses
Comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation and surgical care

Depending on the physician’s training and experience, procedures may include:

LASIK
PRK
SMILE
EVO Implantable Collamer Lenses
Traditional cataract surgery
Laser-assisted cataract surgery
Premium IOL implantation
Other advanced lens-based and vision-correction procedures

The organization’s strategic focus is cataract, refractive, laser, and lens-based care. This is not a retina-focused position.

What You Will Do

Perform cataract, refractive cataract, and laser vision-correction procedures
Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic and surgical evaluations
Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans
Recommend appropriate premium lenses and refractive technologies
Manage patients throughout the preoperative, surgical, and postoperative process
Monitor surgical outcomes and adjust treatment plans when clinically appropriate
Educate patients regarding available procedures, expectations, risks, and anticipated outcomes
Work collaboratively with optometrists, technicians, nurses, and other members of the clinical team
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
Remain current with developments in cataract surgery, refractive technology, premium lenses, and emerging vision-correction techniques
Contribute to clinical growth, patient access, and the organization’s continued Florida expansion

Ideal Candidate

The ideal physician is an experienced, patient-centered ophthalmic surgeon who combines excellent surgical judgment with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in growing a high-quality refractive and cataract practice.

The successful candidate will be comfortable discussing premium surgical options with patients, collaborating within an integrated MD/OD model, and maintaining exceptional standards for safety, service, and clinical outcomes.

Required Qualifications

MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency
Board certification in Ophthalmology
Minimum of three years of post-training ophthalmology experience
Active Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one 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

Strongly Preferred

Fellowship training in refractive surgery, cornea, anterior segment, or a closely related field
Experience performing laser vision-correction procedures
Experience with premium and advanced-technology IOLs
Familiarity with LASIK, PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL, and laser-assisted cataract surgery
Experience working within a collaborative ophthalmologist/optometrist care model
Eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, when applicable

This opportunity is designed for an experienced surgeon and is not currently targeting new graduates.

Schedule and Quality of Life

Full-time, Monday through Friday
Standard clinic hours of approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Surgical days may begin around 6:30 a.m.
No regularly scheduled evening shifts
No weekend shifts
No holiday shifts
Limited call consisting primarily of remote telephone or mobile coverage

Compensation and Benefits

$425,000 guaranteed base salary
30% of collections
Immediate surgical volume
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Established referral and patient base
Experienced clinical and administrative support
Access to advanced cataract and refractive technologies
Long-term professional growth within an expanding organization

Relocation assistance is not currently offered, so physicians already practicing in Florida or independently prepared to relocate are strongly preferred.

Immigration Sponsorship

The organization may consider immigration sponsorship for an exceptionally qualified physician who already possesses the medical licensure necessary to practice in Florida.

Streamlined Interview Process

The anticipated interview process includes:

Initial interview with Human Resources
Interview with the organization’s president
Onsite visit and clinical shadowing

For a strongly aligned physician, the organization can generally move from the later interview stages to a verbal offer within approximately one week.

Why Physicians Are Interested

This opportunity combines the earning potential of a growing refractive practice with the stability and resources of a long-established ophthalmology organization.

You will have immediate surgical demand, a competitive guaranteed base, collections-based upside, modern technology, established clinical support, and a schedule without routine weekends, holidays, or evening shifts.

Most importantly, you will have the platform to build a successful cataract and refractive practice while directly contributing to the continued growth of one of Florida’s established ophthalmology organizations.

Qualified ophthalmologists with cataract and refractive surgery experience are encouraged to apply for a confidential conversation.