Permanent Glaucoma Physician Opportunity in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description

Job Description

Permanent Glaucoma Ophthalmology Opportunity in Richmond, VA

You've got an opportunity to step into an established ophthalmology practice with immediate patient demand and a clear runway to build your surgical volume. This is a Glaucoma position. If you're looking for a stable home with supportive staff and a path to long-term growth, let's talk.

Practice Overview

• Team support includes experienced ophthalmic technicians, a dedicated scribe, and an on-site practice manager.
• Full-spectrum care with high-volume cataracts as the core; minor procedures and in-office lasers supported.
• Surgery performed at a nearby surgery center with dedicated ophthalmology OR support and blocked time available.

Schedule

• Clinic hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with a 4-day workweek option (flex up to 5 days if desired)
• Typical structure: 3 clinic days + 1-1.5 surgery days as you ramp; surgery can be full or half days based on preference
• No local hospital call requirement; after-hours coverage is for established clinic patients only with triage support
• High patient demand, clinic, and cataract access are currently backed up, creating immediate volume for a new physician.

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary: 400,000-450,000 (negotiable based on experience and scope)
• Year 1 guaranteed; then 30% of net professional collections (no threshold) with quarterly true-ups
• Sign-on bonus starting at 50,000 plus 10,000 grossed-up relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits: malpractice with tail, 401(k) with 3% match, CME (3 days + 3,400), PTO (15 days + holidays), licensing/DEA/dues covered

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology (non-board-certified not considered)
• Comfort with adult/geriatric ophthalmology and high-volume cataract surgery
• We consider new grads/residents and experienced physicians; we prefer those ready to grow with the practice.

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.