Full-Time Ophthalmologist - Private Practice

Company: CHS Recruiting
Location: Grand Island
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description OPEN POSITION: Physician - Ophthalmologist SCHEDULE: - Full-Time - Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm - No Weekends - No Evenings - No Holidays - Some Flexibility Offered COMPENSATION: - 1-Year and 2-Year Partnership Track Options - $600,000 to $700,000 Annual Income - $350,000 to $400,000 Base Salary, dependent upon experience - Generous Productivity Structure - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus - $10,000 Relocation Stipend - $20,000 Hospital On-Call Stipend (if participating; details below) - Surgery Center Shares (option to purchase) - $3,000 Annual CME Allowance - Malpractice Insurance - Health Insurance - 4 Weeks Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays - Professional Expenses / Memberships / Fees Paid - License / DEA Fees Paid - 401k - Full Package Negotiable LOCATION: Grand Island, Nebraska COMPANY PROFILE: This physician-owned private practice has been serving patients in Grand Island and the surrounding communities since 1999. They operate a main office in Grand Island, as well as smaller satellite offices in the surrounding area to provide convenience for patients and flexibility for providers. They currently have 2 ophthalmologists and a dedicated support staff, serving patients with full-scope ophthalmologic care. They are excited to welcome a new physician to their family-like environment, where they have a strong emphasis on a healthy work/life balance and job satisfaction. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The new ophthalmologist will join a busy private practice with an abundant patient base and strong local presence. They operate out of a main office in Grand Island, but also have smaller satellite offices in neighboring communities, as well as participation in a nearby multi-specialty surgery center. A full patient panel will be available immediately, due to the existing wait list and a strong referral base in local optometrists and medical doctors. Overall duties of the role include, but are not limited to: - diagnose eye conditions - treat eye conditions - work with patients to prevent eye diseases and vision problems - perform eye exams - prescribe medications and corrective lenses - conduct eye surgeries Among other surgeries and procedures, the office offers: - small incision, no-stitch cataract surgery - advanced technology lens implants - iStents - goniotomy - in-office eyelid surgery for upper and lower eyelid disorders - lesion removal - therapeutic Botox injections - laser surgery for capsular opacity, diabetes, and glaucoma The current ophthalmologists perform 600 to 800 surgeries per year and see a maximum of 40 patients per standard office day. The actual number of patients per day varies based upon types of appointments scheduled. Ophthalmologists are highly supported with a team that includes: - technicians - scribes - nurses - surgery schedulers The practice has extensive resources and state-of-the-art equipment, including: - IOLMaster 700 - Cirrus OCT - Humphrey Visual Field - Visulas Yag III Laser - Compulink EMR with AI Scribe The new ophthalmologist will have the option to participate in hospital on-call for an annual stipend. Call activity primarily happens during regular business hours and, on average, there are 7 to 10 calls per month. It is very rare to have call activity on weekends or in the evening. On-call is scheduled flexibility to ensure minimal impact to work/life balance. REQUIREMENTS: - Nebraska medical license - DEA - Board Certified or Eligible, Ophthalmology - no experience required HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please send your CV to Jenn Kunkel at jenn@chsrecruiting.com or call (773) 998-1272. Please visit www.chsrecruiting.com/jobs for a complete list of available positions through CHS Recruiting.

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