Ophthalmology

We are delighted to offer a range of practice opportunities in Ophthalmology. Please contact us for details.

NOTE: because of the dynamic nature of this industry, openings come and go all the time. We may have jobs that are not yet posted, and some posted positions may already be filled. Contact us today for the latest information in your job specialty!

Call 207-891-9003, or email Cal Weaver, CPC, our Director of Recruitment, at Cal@AcadiaPR.com.

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Maine:

Augusta: We invite a sharp Ophthalmologist to join an established comprehensive ophthalmology practice in Maine's dynamic capital city, just one hour from Portland. This private practice is affiliated with Maine’s third largest healthcare system – Maine’s newest hospital – a 192-bed regional medical center. You will be employed by this busy practice, and enjoy working in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment. The relocation of a specialist created an opening for you! Join a pair of experienced Ophthalmologists and three Optometrists serving nearly over 60,000 area residents around the scenic Kennebec Valley. A partnership opportunity is potentially available! This general practice provides treatment for cataracts, diabetes, retinal occlusions, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and more. If you have an area of subspecialty interest, you will be supported in developing that practice. You will find all the tools you need on-site for patient evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, including argon and YAG lasers, Octopus visual field, Cirrus HD-OCT, LenStar, B- and A-scans, digital photography, and a Tear Lab. The office houses 13 lanes, an optical dispensary, and a minor surgery suite. The most complex surgeries take place in the nearby hospital. The practice has integrated electronic health records – and a friendly, experienced and certified staff! Enjoy a convenient weekday schedule and light call shared with your practice associates, and with other area practices. You will be employed by the practice and earn an excellent salary plus productivity bonuses along with paid liability insurance, health and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off for sick leave and vacations, participation in a 401K and profit sharing plan, and more! Augusta is many things at once: Maine's historic capital city, a growing college town, and a family-friendly community with welcoming neighborhoods and excellent schools, all situated in scenic south-central Maine. Entrepreneurs start, grow, and maintain a variety of businesses here. Students learn in first-rate schools, libraries, historic and cultural facilities. Augusta’s impressive and growing shopping district offers dozens of unique shops, numerous name-brand stores and restaurants, and entertainment venues too, such as the Civic Center that hosts everything from rock concerts to the circus! Augusta spans both sides of the scenic Kennebec River – a well-used waterway for early explorers, and later for loggers – and today, mostly used for recreation. Kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing and hunting, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and more are enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Take advantage of local hiking and biking trails, award-winning golf courses, and easily accessible ski resorts. This area is marked by picturesque lakes and rivers where bald eagles are regularly spotted. Waterfront homes are available within the city limits, and in the popular Lakes region adjacent to the city. Take your pick of many welcoming neighborhoods, and small towns adjacent to Augusta. Whether you prefer in-town living, a golf-side condo, or several acres to call your own, you’ll have choices here! Augusta is just an hour from Portland - one of the most desirable cities in New England, with a very active social scene that includes the popular Old Port district of eateries and nightclubs, and literally hundreds more restaurants serving the finest seafood, and international fare from two dozen regions. Additional amenities include the convenient international Jetport, several exciting semipro sports teams, scenic harborside dining, numerous galleries and museums, live theater, an acclaimed symphony orchestra, and much more. Boston is three hours from Augusta. Contact us today to explore this exciting new opportunity!

Brownville: We invite an Optometrist to join a respected rural health center (FQHC) with a 40+ year history of successful operation. This nonprofit organization has practices in six towns providing primary care, urgent care, mental health, dentistry, podiatry, physical therapy and other healthcare services to thousands of patients across a sizeable stretch of northern Maine. You will launch a new eyecare service in this established outpatient health center where space is being renovated to add Optometry alongside primary care, mental health and other services. You will collaborate with primary care providers in a rewarding role seeing adults and families – including many who are uninsured or underinsured. In addition to examining and diagnosing eye issues and impairments, you will prescribe corrective lenses, prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat eye conditions, and conduct occasional emergency treatment for patients. When ramped up, can expect a moderate volume of 16 patients/day. Enjoy a terrific weekday schedule with no nights, weekends or holidays. Practice in a modern facility with state-of-the-art technology and excellent support so you can provide the best patient care possible. You will earn a competitive salary plus many benefits including federal liability insurance, relocation assistance, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and participation in a retirement plan with employer matching. You get a week of paid leave with a budget for your CME expenses, plus three weeks of paid vacation (four weeks in year two!), as well as 10 paid holidays! This is a NHSC loan repayment site. Brownville is a rural town 1 hour north of Bangor, Maine’s third largest city. This family friendly community offers affordable housing, with acreage readily available for those who dream of a country lifestyle. Waterfront living is available too, with homes on the many nearby lakes, rivers and streams of the area. This is a picturesque region offers innumerable recreational opportunities - with boating, snowmobiling, camping, hiking and climbing, hunting and fishing – and many more ways to enjoy Maine's acclaimed four-season environment. Nearby Bangor is home to over 100,000 people, and offers an international airport, shopping malls and theatres, dozens of chain and independent restaurants, a wonderful children’s museum, a symphony orchestra, a casino/hotel, summer concerts and annual music festivals on the riverfront, and much more. North of Bangor is the city of Orono, primary campus of the University of Maine, and home to over 10,000 full time students, hosting an abundance of cultural and collegiate sporting events, including NCAA Division I football, soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey. Bangor is just an hour from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, recently voted “America’s Favorite Place,” where 50,000 scenic acres of beautiful mountains, trails and coastline attract millions of visitors annually! Contact us today to discuss this new position!

Damariscotta: We invite a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to practice in this charming seaside town in Maine's highly desirable Midcoast region, just one hour up the coast from Portland. The employer is a respected 38-bed community medical center and part of Maine’s largest healthcare system, which is ranked as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2022. This nonprofit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Practice in a family-friendly workplace that is committed to compassionate caring and continuous improvement. You will have a key role in a growing hospital-based eye practice, joining a second ophthalmologist and 5 full-time technicians, supported by an excellent practice team and engaged leadership. This group benefits from strong referrals from local optometry practices. This full time position offers a convenient 4 day/week schedule. Very light call is shared with a nearby hospital. Both medical and surgical ophthalmologists are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience or fellowship training in intravitreal injections, minor lid surgery, and/or glaucoma will receive priority attention. Practice in a modern and comfortable medical services building located right on the hospital campus. Fully integrated EPIC electronic medical records help make the job easier. In-office equipment includes a Spectralis OCT, Lenstar 9000, Humphrey Field Analyzer 3, and a brand-new Ellex yag/SLT. Cataract surgeries are performed in the hospital with excellent staff, a Luxor operating microscope, and a Centurion phaco machine. You will earn a very competitive salary plus benefits including paid relocation assistance, paid liability insurance, health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a generous amount of paid time off, participation in a retirement plan with employer matching, paid leave plus a budget for your CME, and more. Damariscotta is listed as one of the Prettiest Coastal Towns in Maine. It is known as the Oyster Capital of New England, highlighted by the annual Oyster Celebration each June. This town is home to 2200 people including artists and professionals, working fishermen and lobstermen, multi-generational families and retirees – and many seasonal visitors. Residents enjoy great public schools plus an independent secondary school that attracts students from around the world. Additional community resources include a well-equipped YMCA, antique shops, art galleries and other stores, and dining that ranges from cafés to five-star dinner restaurants. You will find many family-friendly neighborhoods here, with options for in-town living, homes with a water view, or a quiet life on your own acreage just minutes inland. Recreational opportunities in this harbor town center around boating, with kayaking and sailing leading the list. Enjoy scenic hiking and biking paths, challenging golf, camping and fishing, and in the wintertime, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling too. This is an area with many lakes and rivers, along with easy access to nearby beaches and mountains. The college town of Brunswick is minutes away and offers a multiscreen movie theater, big-box shopping, and dozens of restaurants. Damariscotta is one hour from Portland, giving you easy access to the International Jetport, the historic Old Port district of clubs and restaurants, live music and theater, semi-pro sporting events, a wonderful symphony, and much more. Contact us today to learn more about living and practicing in this fantastic location.

Millinocket: We invite an Optometrist to join a respected rural health center (FQHC) with a 40+ year history of successful operation. This nonprofit organization has practices in six towns providing primary care, urgent care, mental health, dentistry, podiatry, physical therapy and other healthcare services to thousands of patients across a sizeable stretch of northern Maine. You will assume an established eyecare practice in this outpatient health center, collaborating with primary care providers. Enjoy a rewarding role seeing adults and families – including many who are uninsured or underinsured. In addition to examining and diagnosing eye issues and impairments, you will prescribe corrective lenses, prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat eye conditions, and conduct occasional emergency treatment for patients. You can expect a moderate volume averaging 16 patients/day. Enjoy a terrific weekday schedule with no nights, weekends or holidays. Practice in a modern facility with state-of-the-art technology and excellent support so you can provide the best patient care possible. You may be asked to help cover the optometry center in a neighboring practice in the town of Patten. You will earn a competitive salary plus many benefits including federal liability insurance, relocation assistance, health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and participation in a retirement plan with employer matching. You get a week of paid leave with a budget for your CME expenses, plus three weeks of paid vacation (four weeks in year two!), as well as 10 paid holidays! This is a NHSC loan repayment site. Come to Maine for an exceptional lifestyle! The acclaimed four-season environment has earned Maine the nickname, “Vacationland!” This is your chance to live where other people spend their leisure time. Millinocket is a picturesque community of 5000 people adjacent to popular Baxter State Park, a 200,000 acre preserve that is home to mile-high Mt. Katahdin, Maine's tallest peak. This popular all-sports region attracts vacationers and sports enthusiasts for all kinds of activities on the many lakes and rivers and hills and peaks in the area - in every season. Enjoy snowmobiling and snowshoeing, camping and hiking, climbing, biking, boating, whitewater rafting, fishing and hunting, and more! Homes are affordable here, with waterfront options readily available. Explore family-friendly houses in convenient in-town neighborhoods or consider properties with multiple acres where you can own horses, mountain bike in your own backyard, or just enjoy peace and privacy! With scenic lots widely available, you could build a custom home that will make you happy for many years to come. Several welcoming small towns give you plenty of choices! Millinocket is 75 minutes from Bangor, Maine's third largest city, with over 100,000 people, an international airport, shopping malls and theatres, dozens of restaurants, a wonderful children’s museum, a symphony orchestra, a casino/hotel, summer concerts and annual music festivals on the riverfront, and much more. You will be an hour from the University of Maine at Orono, which hosts cultural and collegiate sporting events including NCAA Division I football, soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey. Contact us today to learn more about this new position!

Presque Isle: We invite a talented Ophthalmologist to join the employed staff of the largest medical center in northern Maine – an 89-bed acute care hospital offering a wide variety of primary and specialty care, acute inpatient, diagnostic and surgical services. Become part of a medical staff that enjoys solid administrative support, honorable work ethics, and a strong commitment to quality patient care. This hospital is a key part of a progressive, regional, non-profit, healthcare system ranked among the top 100 integrated health systems by IMS. Collectively, this organization – second largest in Maine – serves over 500,000 residents in the northern 2/3 of Maine's geography, with eight hospitals and dozens of affiliates. In this practice, you will join two full-time Ophthalmologists, a third working part-time, two Medical Optometrists, and excellent support staff. With an annual volume of 8000+ visits and more than 700 surgical cases annually, the practice is thriving! This well-established Eye Care services group has been providing comprehensive ophthalmology, with a subspecialty in medical retina, since 1994. This team is based in a newly-built outpatient suite right on the hospital campus, equipped with state-of-the-art technology including digital photography/angiography, SD-OCT, YAG laser, diode laser, ultrasonography, IOL Master, wavefront/corneal topography, and more. You will enjoy a broad-scope general practice with opportunities to develop a subspecialty interest. You will have secure hospital employment, and you will earn an excellent salary plus productivity, quality and customer service bonuses along with benefits including paid relocation, paid liability insurance, health, disability and life insurance, plenty of paid vacation time for sick leave and vacations, additional PTO plus a nice budget for your CME, assistance with student loan debt, and more! Rural northern Maine enjoys a beautiful four-season environment, a huge variety of local recreational pursuits, and abundant wildlife including moose, deer and bald eagles – reasons many seasonal visitors flock to the area to enjoy a quiet summer retreat, or a winter snowmobile excursion. Presque Isle’s local schools are highly rated – particularly the magnet school for students gifted in math and science, which ranks in the top 20 schools in the nation (out of over 20,000!). Three colleges have branches in Presque Isle. The University of Maine’s multi-million-dollar Recreation and Wellness Center has an indoor pool and climbing wall, and offers athletic programs for all ages. The Maine Winter Sports Center is an Olympic/World Cup training facility in cross-country skiing, and hosts international competitions. The indoor ice rink is very popular for hockey and recreational use. Presque Isle boasts a regional airport with daily direct flights to Newark for easy connections to destinations around the world. Many residents of northern Maine enjoy visiting Canada – Quebec City is a four-hour drive – or head to Bangor, Maine’s third largest city, 2 ½ hours’ drive south. Please contact us immediately to learn more about this new position!

Massachusetts:

Attleboro: We invite a Medical Optometrist to practice alongside an experienced ophthalmologist and two more optometrists in an established, hospital-owned eye care practice just 30 minutes south of Boston, in eastern Massachusetts. This is a full time position – and you will be employed by a 60+ physician multispecialty network associated with an award winning 120-bed community hospital. With three dozen primary care physicians in the group, you will benefit from a built-in referral base! This independent nonprofit medical center is financially strong, with a hundred year history of dedication to caring for patients with the latest technology, sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic services, and quality care delivered with sensitivity, and compassion. They offer a broad range of services to more than 170,000 area residents. The vision center is equipped with visual field and OCT machines, contact lenses services, and an optical shop – all on site. There is no call associated with this position. You will be employed, and will earn a competitive salary PLUS incentive bonuses – and a signing bonus too! Additional benefits include paid relocation, paid liability insurance, health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, four weeks of paid vacation time, paid holidays, an additional week of paid leave plus a budget for CME, and participation in a pension plan! Come to the friendly multicultural community of Attleboro, Massachusetts, south of Boston and 15 minutes north of Providence, Rhode Island. Enjoy four distinct seasons, with blazing photogenic autumns, snowy action-packed winters, colorful springs and warm summers full of options. With a very relaxed atmosphere, you will have easy access to fun events, celebrations and happenings throughout the year. Local recreation includes hiking and biking, cross country skiing (and downhill not far away!), challenging golf courses, and boating on many nearby lakes and rivers. This outer suburb of Boston has safe, welcoming neighborhoods for singles and families – with excellent public schools. Conveniently situated midway between Boston and Providence, you can take advantage of many venues for socializing, sports and culture. The stadium of the New England Patriots football is just minutes away. Attleboro is just an hour's drive from the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island. New York City is an easy train ride away (or 3 ½ hours by car, if you’d rather drive). Our client is ready to hire – so please contact us today!

New Hampshire:

Berlin: We invite a skilled Ophthalmologist to join the medical staff of a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in picturesque New Hampshire, near the White Mountain National Forest. Candidates needing H1b visa support are encouraged to apply. Have a rewarding role with professional variety! Your full time office-based practice provides a great degree of autonomy as you focus on ophthalmic and operative services for patients of all ages. You will address conditions, illnesses, injuries and disorders of the eye, including its related structures and visual pathways. An ideal candidate will have interests in cataract surgery, treating glaucoma, performing retina injections, and treatment of macular degeneration. Excellent surgical facilities and an experienced OR team are ready for you. You will have a convenient weekday schedule (8-5, M-F) seeing patients in three area locations (with paid mileage). Enjoy excellent clinical support, and the leadership of a caring, respected hospital administrative team. The hospital’s IT system is excellent – and their EMR has integrated voice recognition/templates all set for your use. An enthusiastic marketing team is ready to help you build your practice. There is no call requirement with this position.

We are offering:

·         Friendly, scenic mountainside location

·         Convenient weekday schedule

·         Variety of cases, surgical and nonsurgical, all ages

·         H1b visa support may be available

·         See patients in three affiliated locations

·         Relocation assistance provided

·         Cash starting bonus

·         Highly competitive salary plus productivity and other bonuses

·         Paid liability insurance with tail coverage

·         Health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance

·         Generous amount of paid time off for holidays, vacations and personal time

·         TWO WEEKS of paid leave for your CME plus an expense budget

·         Participation in choice of retirement plans

·         Student loan repayment available!

Berlin is a beautiful mountainside town that attracts recreational tourists in all seasons. Enjoy scenic vistas at every turn! With a community population of about 16,000, you will appreciate clean, friendly, small-town living in a region that draws people seeking a beautiful place to live, work and play. This is a low crime area that is welcoming for people of all ages. Outdoor activities abound here, with unlimited trails for hiking or mountain biking in the White Mountains, plus fishing and hunting, kayaking and canoeing, horseback riding, golf, camping, snowmobiling and more. Several popular ski resorts are within an hour’s drive and offer cross-country or alpine skiing and snowboarding. This is a wonderful place to raise a family: First-rate local schools earn awards for quality and the degree of parental involvement they receive. Private schools in Maine and New Hampshire offer additional options in locations that are commutable. Montessori schools operate in several towns. Housing costs here are also quite reasonable! Many physicians purchase homes with substantial amounts of land (10-100 acres) granting magnificent mountain views. New Hampshire is a financially attractive state with no sales tax and no income tax. Berlin offers reasonable access to larger cities (2-2 ½ hours to Portland, Maine; Burlington, Vermont; and Manchester, NH). Boston and Montreal are 3-3 ½ hours away. Contact us today to learn about this exciting new position!

Portsmouth: We seek a skilled Ophthalmologist to join an established private practice in this highly desirable coastal community. The priority need is for a Retina Specialist. Candidates who are fellowship trained in this area will receive priority consideration! This employer has been operating in seacoast New Hampshire for nearly forty years. With more than a dozen doctors on staff, this full-service eye care center offers a broad selection of surgical, nonsurgical and corrective care, including LASIK, in Portsmouth as well as nearby Exeter and Somersworth, New Hampshire. The incoming Ophthalmologist will help address issues including Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration and more. Become part of an energetic, collegial team operating in state-of-the-art surgical suites and supported by an experienced clinical staff. This is an excellent opportunity to have a measurable impact in this community. You will join the practice as an employee and earn a generous salary along with benefits including paid relocation assistance, paid liability insurance, health, disability and life insurance, participation in a retirement plan, paid leave plus paid holidays, and more. Details will be shared with qualified candidates. Portsmouth is a picturesque, multi-faceted city of 22,000, recognized as a popular summer tourist destination, a historic seaport, a thriving home for families, and a center of business and commerce. They offer dozens of charming restaurants with the freshest seafood alongside broad international fare, along with eclectic shopping, from unique boutiques and artist galleries to big-box and outlet shopping. Join a community rich in history and offering a wide variety of cultural activities. New England offers a huge range of recreational activities across four distinct seasons. Enjoy jogging or biking along scenic riverside paths, sailing or kayaking on lakes or in quiet Atlantic coves, and superb skiing and snowboarding just an hour or two north. Take in the fresh air and scenic autumn colors hiking in the nearby hills and mountains. In the summertime, enjoy beautiful powdery beaches and state parks nearby for quiet days on the water, surfing or kite flying, or exciting resort-town nightlife. New Hampshire is listed as #2 on US World & News Report's Best States to Live. This state has no sales tax and no income tax. Your new home might be in a welcoming neighborhood in Portsmouth, or in the surrounding suburbs, or in a quiet country setting just minutes inland. Enjoy an incredible quality of life here – a safe place to raise children, with exceptional schools! Portsmouth is centrally located an hour each from Portland (Maine’s largest city, with 250,000 residents) and Boston (home to world champion teams in baseball, basketball, football and hockey). Each city offers a thriving social scene and hundreds of restaurants, numerous galleries and museums, live theater and symphonies, and much more. Whether it’s Portland for lobster and chowder, or Boston for the ballet and early American historical sites, you’ll find ways to feed every appetite. Portsmouth has a small airport and unlimited domestic and international adventures can begin from the bigger airports in Portland, Boston or Manchester NH (45 minutes inland). Amtrak also runs the popular “Down Easter” rail line from Portland to Boston, giving you more ways to get around. Contact us today to learn more about this superb new opportunity!