Description

Doctor of Medicine | Ophthalmology Location: Austin, TX Employer: Curative Pay: $350,000 to $500,000 per year Start Date: ASAP

Cornea Opportunity in Austin, TX

You've built specialized cornea skills-now step into a high-volume ophthalmology practice where your clinic and surgical work are fully supported. This Cornea opportunity is designed for physicians who want autonomy, strong infrastructure, and a clear path to partnership. If you're looking for a long-term home in Austin with a steady referral base and optional research upside, let's talk.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a large ophthalmology group with ~15 MDs and practice-only call (no hospital call)
• Cornea focus with strong need in cornea pathology and dry eye; refractive/LASIK available but not required
• Centralized surgical counseling/scheduling/testing supports efficient flow and strong premium IOL conversion
• Optional in-house research track with supplemental pay per visit (admin handled for you)

Schedule

• Standard full-time clinic schedule: 4.5-5 days/week, weekdays (typical 8:00a-5:00p)
• Expected clinic volume around 25-45 patients/day with ramp-up support
• Practice call only, shared rotation; triaged service keeps call light

Compensation & Benefits

• $350K base plus productivity incentives
• Tiered collections model up to ~35% for high producers
• Established cornea physicians earning around $500K with collections trending upward
• Time off: 20 PTO days + 5 CME days (25 total), increasing to 30 total days at partnership

Candidate Requirements

• Cornea fellowship-trained ophthalmologist
• Open to new fellows and experienced physicians
• Comfort managing all cornea pathology and dry eye
• Team-first mindset and interest in a long-term practice home with partnership potential
• Fluent in Vietnamese or Spanish preferred

Community & Location Highlights

• Live and practice in Austin-major metro amenities with an outdoors-forward lifestyle
• Strong dining/music scene, year-round recreation, and easy weekend getaways
• Multiple housing options across city neighborhoods and nearby suburbs
• Convenient access to a major airport for travel and visiting family

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.