Permanent Cornea Specialist Physician Opportunity, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description

Job Description

Cornea Ophthalmologist | Chattanooga, TN | 600K+ Potential

Join a well-established ophthalmology practice in Chattanooga with 14 physicians, a strong referral base, and an optometry-friendly culture. This cornea-focused role offers high surgical volume, dedicated OR time, and a primarily adult surgical patient population.

• High surgical volume with up to 30 cases per week
• Primarily adult surgical patients with minimal pediatric volume
• Practice across 2-3 office locations and a physician-owned ASC with multiple ORs

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Flexible OR schedule with up to two OR days per week

• Guaranteed salary of 400,000-450,000 with 30% collections sharing for 600K+ potential
• Employed position with a 1-year income guarantee, followed by a percentage of collections
• Production incentives generally around 35%
• Medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance
• Vacation and CME time
• Relocation assistance and signing bonus considered

• MD or DO with fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease
• Open to residents, fellows, and experienced physicians (no visa sponsorship)
• Strong surgical judgment and collaborative mindset
• Excellent communication skills and positive contribution to practice culture

Chattanooga offers a vibrant lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural events. The area provides affordable housing, excellent schools, and a comfortable cost of living, with convenient access to a regional airport for travel.

Reach out today to learn more about this Cornea Ophthalmology role and its practice structure

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.

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