Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Job Description

Job Description

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Opportunity

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute

Largo / Clearwater, Florida

Join an Established, Growing Private Practice on Florida's Gulf Coast

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute is seeking a motivated Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our expanding physician-owned practice in beautiful Largo/Clearwater, Florida.

For more than six decades, our practice has provided exceptional ophthalmic care throughout the Tampa Bay area. We are committed to combining advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centered care while continuing to invest in our physicians, our facilities, and the future growth of the practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a surgeon looking to build a busy practice with immediate surgical volume, excellent support, and long-term career growth.

Position Highlights

• Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• High-volume Cataract Surgery
• Premium IOL Program
• Glaucoma (preferred but not required)
• Oculoplastics interest welcomed
• Opportunity to expand subspecialty interests
• Immediate referral base
• Excellent surgical support
• Experienced clinical and administrative team

New graduates, fellows, and experienced surgeons are encouraged to apply.

About Our Practice

St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute offers a full spectrum of ophthalmic care including:

• Premium Cataract Surgery
• LASIK & Refractive Surgery
• Glaucoma Care
• Retina Services
• Comprehensive Eye Care
• Cosmetic & Functional Eyelid Surgery
• Dry Eye Treatment
• Optical Services

Our integrated model allows physicians to focus on patient care while our experienced team manages scheduling, billing, marketing, and operations.

Technology

Physicians have access to state-of-the-art equipment including:

• Alcon LenSx® Femtosecond Laser
• Alcon ORA™ Intraoperative Aberrometry
• Alcon Centurion® Vision System
• Zeiss OPMI Lumera Operating Microscopes
• Zeiss Cirrus OCT
• Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field
• Optos Daytona Widefield Imaging
• Pentacam
• IOLMaster 700
• Constellation Vision System
• VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser
• Ellex Tango Laser
• iCare Tonometry

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Surgeries are performed in our AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center, providing an efficient surgical experience with dedicated ophthalmic staff and modern operating facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward productivity and long-term commitment, including:

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Productivity incentive plan
• Signing assistance (negotiable)
• Relocation assistance (negotiable)
• CME allowance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Partnership opportunity for the right candidate

Why Join St. Michael's?

• Physician-owned private practice
• Established referral network
• Immediate patient volume
• Excellent work-life balance
• Modern surgery center
• Advanced technology
• Strong clinical support
• Opportunity to grow your surgical practice
• Long-term leadership and partnership potential

About Clearwater, Florida

Located on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, Clearwater offers:

• World-famous beaches
• Year-round sunshine
• Boating and fishing
• Professional sports
• Outstanding restaurants and entertainment
• Excellent schools
• Easy access to Tampa International Airport
• No Florida state income tax

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life while building a rewarding surgical career.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Florida medical license (or eligible)
• Excellent surgical and clinical skills
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• Interest in long-term practice growth

• Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward productivity, surgical excellence, and long-term commitment.

• First-year earning potential: $400,000–$700,000+
• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Productivity-based incentive program with uncapped earning potential
• .CME allowance and paid CME time
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Partnership opportunity for the right candidate