Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is seeking a Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join our growing Ocular Oncology team led by Dr. Amy Schefler in Houston. Dr. Schefler is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College/Houston Methodist Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and serves as a mentor for training in eye tumors for the medical students, residents, and fellows at these institutions. Since joining our team in 2012, along with her physician colleagues in radiation oncology, medical oncology, pediatric oncology, ophthalmic pathology, and basic science research, she has built one of the busiest eye cancer centers in the nation.
About Retina Consultants of Texas: RCTX is the largest retina-only ophthalmology practice in Texas and one of the most respected in the United States. With 25 physicians and over 20 locations, it is also home to the Texas Retina Research Foundation, one of the country's leading sites for retinal research. Dr. Schefler enjoys an active research collaboration with Texas Medical Center and frequently presents at premier conferences nationally and internationally.
About the position: This physician will be fully supported from day one and can expect complete mentorship from Dr. Schefler as well as a full complement of dedicated nurses, coordinators, technicians, and ultra-sonographers and best in class equipment. Our high-volume practice offers a mixture of pediatric and adult patients and a nice balance of clinic and dedicated OR time, enabling the physician to ramp up methodically and seamlessly. The physician will initially see retina patients as well as ocular oncology patients, and as their practice grows, there is some flexibility in the volume mix of both. There are also ample opportunities for teaching, participating in research, and presenting on the national and international stage.
We offer a highly competitive salary to include significant sign on bonus, relocation assistance, full benefits, 401k, a generous company funded CME, PTO, equity, and partnership track.
Qualifications: The physician must be a board certified/board eligible vitreoretinal surgeon/ocular oncologist OR a vitreoretinal surgical fellow with the strong desire and passion to learn ocular oncology under Dr. Schefler.
About the area: Houston, Texas is a world-class city with professional sports teams, high end shopping and dining, a thriving entertainment scene, with close proximity to the Gulf-of -Mexico for beach and boating enthusiasts. Houston is the 4th largest city in the U.S., so whether you prefer city living, or leafy suburbs, lovely neighborhoods and communities are plentiful, and there is a plethora of top-tier private and public-school options. Texas has no state income tax and a lower-than-average cost of living, making it a highly desirable place to work and play!
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