Physician, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma; Sunnyvale, CA

Physician, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma (Sunnyvale, CA)

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Location:

Sunnyvale, CA

Opportunity Information

• Join a large and busy outpatient practice at the renowned Munnerlyn Eye Institute, a state‑of‑the‑art medical center providing comprehensive vision care services including general and pediatric ophthalmology, optometry, surgical/medical retina, cornea, LASIK, oculoplastics, uveitis and glaucoma.
• Position will largely focus on treatment of glaucoma patients, with glaucoma lasers available on‑site. Glaucoma and cataract surgeries to be performed at the Peninsula Eye Surgery Center, a Sutter Health surgical center. Medical/non‑surgical glaucoma specialists are also encouraged to apply.
• Ability for rapid practice growth taking on existing patients while building through strong internal and external referral networks.
• Full‑time is 35 patient contact hours per week, average up to 30 patients per day.
• Light call rotation; shared amongst large group of colleagues. No inpatient call is required.
• Excellent clinical and administrative support with two technicians working with the Ophthalmologist per day.

Qualifications

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma Fellowship

Benefits

• Physician‑led and collegial environment
• Guaranteed salary for the first two years
• Shareholder‑eligible after two years with generous production‑based income
• Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work‑life balance
• Malpractice tail coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Multiple retirement plans: 401(k), Cash‑Balance Retirement and Health Savings Account (HSA)

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