100% physician-owned ophthalmology practice where surgical volume, physician autonomy, & patient-focused care come first
Details:
• Guaranteed $450K base or 30% of net production, whichever is greater, so pay grows w/ your practice
• $30K sign on bonus + relocation
• Partnership track w/ eligibility to purchase shares in 1-2 years, building long-term wealth & a voice in practice leadership
• High surgical volume w/ 2-3 half-day OR sessions weekly & 15+ cataracts per 4-hour block at 2 practice-owned ASCs
• Collaborative MD/OD model where optometrists manage medical patients so you can focus on surgery
• Dedicated assistant + scribes in every clinic; techs handle workups, refractions, testing, & documentation
• Shape your practice around your interests: cataract, glaucoma/MIGS, cornea, oculoplastics, or refractive
• Advanced tech incl. OCT, Humphrey VF, Optos, topography, iLASIK w/ Wavescan, & LenSx femtosecond laser
• Shared call w/ senior ophthalmic techs triaging after-hours calls
• Paid malpractice, 401(k) w/ profit sharing, $3K CME, & licensure, board certification, & AAO/ASCRS dues covered
• New grads & experienced surgeons welcome
Central Illinois:
• Growing, family-friendly area anchored by 2 universities, a Fortune 100 headquarters, & an EV manufacturer
• Regional healthcare hub w/ multiple health systems & a medical school campus
• Affordable cost of living where your income goes further
• Highly rated public & private schools w/ safe, welcoming neighborhoods
• Short commutes & minimal traffic, giving you more time w/ family
• Scenic riverfront, parks, trails, lakes, & golf courses for year-round recreation
• Live theater, symphony, museums, minor league sports, & a thriving local dining & brewery scene
• Regional airport & Amtrak, plus an easy drive to Chicago, St. Louis, & Indianapolis
• Big-city opportunity w/o the big-city congestion
Claire Ladig
