Description

Ophthalmology Opportunity in Middletown, Connecticut - Private Practice with Two-Year Partnership Track

You've built your skills, now step into a high-volume cataract practice with a clear path to ownership. This Ophthalmology opportunity offers the support, technology, and referral base to keep your clinic and OR days full without sacrificing your evenings. If you're looking to replace a retiring partner and grow quickly, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a long-established, physician-owned ophthalmology group with experienced operational leadership
• Comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmology with strong referral relationships across the region
• High cataract volume focus; ramp to approximately 700 surgeries in year one and up to 1,000 in year two
• Modern diagnostics and surgical planning tools in place (OCT, visual fields, Optos imaging, and advanced IOL planning workflow)

Schedule

• Typical model: 4 clinic days and 1 dedicated OR day per week
• Clinic hours generally align with 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on clinic days; busy days can reach up to ~40 patients
• One day at an outpatient surgery center with the ability to perform ~18-20 cases per day
• Call is shared: ER call coverage during weekdays/business hours with no night/weekend ER call; separate office call rotates among a larger group

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary $400,000-$450,000 plus sign-on, retention bonus, and relocation support
• 24-month partnership track
• 5 weeks PTO plus 6 paid holidays; $5,000 CME allowance and licensure reimbursement
• Health insurance, malpractice coverage, disability, and 401(k) with 3% match

Candidate Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Comfortable with high-volume cataract surgery (refractive experience welcomed)
• Open to new graduates and experienced physicians
• No visa sponsorship available

Community & Location Highlights

• Scenic New England setting along the Connecticut River with access to parks, trails, and nearby shoreline destinations
• Centrally located with easy drives to Hartford, New Haven, and the Connecticut shoreline for dining, culture, and weekend trips
• Diverse housing options, from vibrant downtown living to quiet suburban neighborhoods, with strong public and private school choices
• Convenient access to multiple regional airports, making travel throughout the Northeast and beyond simple and efficient

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