Cornea Specialist Ophthalmologist Austin, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Cornea Opportunity in Austin, TX

You've built specialized cornea skills-now step into a high-volume ophthalmology practice where your clinic and surgical work are fully supported. This Cornea opportunity is designed for physicians who want autonomy, strong infrastructure, and a clear path to partnership. If you're looking for a long-term home in Austin with a steady referral base and optional research upside, let's talk.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a large ophthalmology group with ~15 MDs and practice-only call (no hospital call)
• Cornea focus with strong need in cornea pathology and dry eye; refractive/LASIK available but not required
• Centralized surgical counseling/scheduling/testing supports efficient flow and strong premium IOL conversion
• Optional in-house research track with supplemental pay per visit (admin handled for you)

Schedule

• Standard full-time clinic schedule: 4.5-5 days/week, weekdays (typical 8:00a-5:00p)
• Expected clinic volume around 25-45 patients/day with ramp-up support
• Practice call only, shared rotation; triaged service keeps call light

Compensation & Benefits

• 350K base plus productivity incentives
• Tiered collections model up to ~35% for high producers
• Established cornea physicians earning around 500K with collections trending upward
• Time off: 20 PTO days + 5 CME days (25 total), increasing to 30 total days at partnership

Candidate Requirements

• Cornea fellowship-trained ophthalmologist
• Board of Ophthalmology Eligible or Certified
• Open to new fellows and experienced physicians
• Comfort managing all cornea pathology and dry eye
• Team-first mindset and interest in a long-term practice home with partnership potential
• Fluent in Vietnamese or Spanish preferred

Community & Location Highlights

• Live and practice in Austin; major metro amenities with an outdoors-forward lifestyle
• Strong dining/music scene, year-round recreation, and easy weekend getaways
• Multiple housing options across city neighborhoods and nearby suburbs
• Convenient access to a major airport for travel and visiting family

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

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.