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Full-Time Ophthalmologist - Private Practice - No Experience Required


Company : CHS Recruiting


Location : Grand Island, NE


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OPEN POSITION: Physician - OphthalmologistSCHEDULE: - Full-Time- Monday to Friday- 8:00am to 5:00pm- No Weekends- No Evenings- No Holidays- Some Flexibility OfferedCOMPENSATION: - 1-Year and 2-Year Partnership Track Options- $600,000 to $700,000 Annual Income- $350,000 to $400,000 Base Salary, dependent upon experience- Generous Productivity Structure- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus- $10,000 Relocation Stipend- $20,000 Hospital On-Call Stipend (if participating; details below)- Surgery Center Shares (option to purchase)- $3,000 Annual CME Allowance- Malpractice Insurance- Health Insurance- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off- Paid Holidays- Professional Expenses / Memberships / Fees Paid- License / DEA Fees Paid- 401k- Full Package NegotiableLOCATION: Grand Island, NebraskaCOMPANY PROFILE: This physician-owned private practice has been serving patients in Grand Island and the surrounding communities since 1999.  They operate a main office in Grand Island, as well as smaller satellite offices in the surrounding area to provide convenience for patients and flexibility for providers.  They currently have 2 ophthalmologists and a dedicated support staff, serving patients with full-scope ophthalmologic care.  They are excited to welcome a new physician to their family-like environment, where they have a strong emphasis on a healthy work/life balance and job satisfaction.POSITION DESCRIPTION: The new ophthalmologist will join a busy private practice with an abundant patient base and strong local presence.  They operate out of a main office in Grand Island, but also have smaller satellite offices in neighboring communities, as well as participation in a nearby multi-specialty surgery center.A full patient panel will be available immediately, due to the existing wait list and a strong referral base in local optometrists and medical doctors.Overall duties of the role include, but are not limited to:- diagnose eye conditions- treat eye conditions- work with patients to prevent eye diseases and vision problems- perform eye exams- prescribe medications and corrective lenses- conduct eye surgeriesAmong other surgeries and procedures, the office offers:- small incision, no-stitch cataract surgery- advanced technology lens implants- iStents- goniotomy- in-office eyelid surgery for upper and lower eyelid disorders- lesion removal- therapeutic Botox injections- laser surgery for capsular opacity, diabetes, and glaucomaThe current ophthalmologists perform 600 to 800 surgeries per year and see a maximum of 40 patients per standard office day.  The actual number of patients per day varies based upon types of appointments scheduled.Ophthalmologists are highly supported with a team that includes:- technicians- scribes- nurses- surgery schedulers The practice has extensive resources and state-of-the-art equipment, including:- IOLMaster 700- Cirrus OCT- Humphrey Visual Field- Visulas Yag III Laser- Compulink EMR with AI ScribeThe new ophthalmologist will have the option to participate in hospital on-call for an annual stipend.  Call activity primarily happens during regular business hours and, on average, there are 7 to 10 calls per month.  It is very rare to have call activity on weekends or in the evening.  On-call is scheduled flexibility to ensure minimal impact to work/life balance.REQUIREMENTS:- Nebraska medical license- DEA- Board Certified or Eligible, Ophthalmology- no experience requiredHOW TO APPLY:To apply for this position, please send your CV to Jenn Kunkel at jenn@ or call (773) 998-1272.Please visit /jobs for a complete list of available positions through CHS Recruiting.Powered by JazzHR