Refractive & Cataract Surgeon $425,000 Base Salary + 30% of Collections | Immediate Surgical Volume

Job Description

Refractive & Cataract Surgeon$425,000 Base Salary + 30% of Collections | Immediate Surgical Volume | No Weekends\n

Location: Tampa, Florida, with opportunities across established Florida locations
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Compensation: $425,000 Base Salary + 30% of Collections
Call: Limited Remote Telephone Coverage
Position Type: Permanent, Employed Physician Opportunity

Build a High-Volume Refractive and Cataract Practice—Without Starting From Scratch\n

A respected, multi-location ophthalmology organization with more than 25 years of clinical excellence is seeking an experienced Refractive and Cataract Surgeon to join its growing surgical team.

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This is not a “build it and hope they come” opportunity.

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The incoming surgeon will step into an established organization with immediate patient demand, existing referral relationships, experienced clinical support, advanced surgical technology, and the infrastructure needed to develop a thriving cataract and refractive practice.

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The organization operates multiple established locations throughout Florida, including the Tampa market, Sebring, and Gainesville. Its collaborative MD/OD model allows surgeons to focus on delivering excellent surgical outcomes while working alongside experienced optometrists, technicians, nurses, and administrative professionals.

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This is an urgent, growth-critical hire created by existing patient demand and continued organizational expansion.

Clinical Focus\n

The organization is specifically seeking a surgeon with meaningful experience in:

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  Cataract surgery

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  Refractive cataract surgery

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  Laser vision correction

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  Premium and advanced-technology intraocular lenses

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  Comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation and surgical care

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Depending on the physician’s training and experience, procedures may include:

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  LASIK

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  PRK

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  SMILE

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  EVO Implantable Collamer Lenses

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  Traditional cataract surgery

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  Laser-assisted cataract surgery

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  Premium IOL implantation

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  Other advanced lens-based and vision-correction procedures

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The organization’s strategic focus is cataract, refractive, laser, and lens-based care. This is not a retina-focused position.

What You Will Do\n

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  Perform cataract, refractive cataract, and laser vision-correction procedures

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  Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic and surgical evaluations

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  Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans

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  Recommend appropriate premium lenses and refractive technologies

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  Manage patients throughout the preoperative, surgical, and postoperative process

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  Monitor surgical outcomes and adjust treatment plans when clinically appropriate

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  Educate patients regarding available procedures, expectations, risks, and anticipated outcomes

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  Work collaboratively with optometrists, technicians, nurses, and other members of the clinical team

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  Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR

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  Remain current with developments in cataract surgery, refractive technology, premium lenses, and emerging vision-correction techniques

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  Contribute to clinical growth, patient access, and the organization’s continued Florida expansion

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Ideal Candidate\n

The ideal physician is an experienced, patient-centered ophthalmic surgeon who combines excellent surgical judgment with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in growing a high-quality refractive and cataract practice.

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The successful candidate will be comfortable discussing premium surgical options with patients, collaborating within an integrated MD/OD model, and maintaining exceptional standards for safety, service, and clinical outcomes.

Required Qualifications\n

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  MD or DO degree

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  Completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency

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  Board certification in Ophthalmology

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  Minimum of three years of post-training ophthalmology experience

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  Active Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one promptly

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  Demonstrated cataract and/or refractive surgical experience

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  Strong surgical judgment and commitment to patient safety

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  Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills

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  Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment

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Strongly Preferred\n

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  Fellowship training in refractive surgery, cornea, anterior segment, or a closely related field

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  Experience performing laser vision-correction procedures

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  Experience with premium and advanced-technology IOLs

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  Familiarity with LASIK, PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL, and laser-assisted cataract surgery

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  Experience working within a collaborative ophthalmologist/optometrist care model

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  Eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, when applicable

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This opportunity is designed for an experienced surgeon and is not currently targeting new graduates.

Schedule and Quality of Life\n

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  Full-time, Monday through Friday

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  Standard clinic hours of approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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  Surgical days may begin around 6:30 a.m.

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  No regularly scheduled evening shifts

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  No weekend shifts

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  No holiday shifts

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  Limited call consisting primarily of remote telephone or mobile coverage

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Compensation and Benefits\n

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  $425,000 guaranteed base salary

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  30% of collections

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  Immediate surgical volume

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  Health insurance

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  Dental insurance

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  Vision insurance

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  Paid time off

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  401(k)

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  Established referral and patient base

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  Experienced clinical and administrative support

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  Access to advanced cataract and refractive technologies

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  Long-term professional growth within an expanding organization

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Relocation assistance is not currently offered, so physicians already practicing in Florida or independently prepared to relocate are strongly preferred.

Immigration Sponsorship\n

The organization may consider immigration sponsorship for an exceptionally qualified physician who already possesses the medical licensure necessary to practice in Florida.

Streamlined Interview Process\n

The anticipated interview process includes:

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   Initial interview with Human Resources

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   Interview with the organization’s president

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   Onsite visit and clinical shadowing

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For a strongly aligned physician, the organization can generally move from the later interview stages to a verbal offer within approximately one week.

Why Physicians Are Interested\n

This opportunity combines the earning potential of a growing refractive practice with the stability and resources of a long-established ophthalmology organization.

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You will have immediate surgical demand, a competitive guaranteed base, collections-based upside, modern technology, established clinical support, and a schedule without routine weekends, holidays, or evening shifts.

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Most importantly, you will have the platform to build a successful cataract and refractive practice while directly contributing to the continued growth of one of Florida’s established ophthalmology organizations.

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Qualified ophthalmologists with cataract and refractive surgery experience are encouraged to apply for a confidential conversation.