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Location: Rutland, VT | Schedule: Full-Time, on-site, call schedule of 1:4 | Compensation: $350k-$450k per year

Overview

An award-winning, independent community hospital in Vermont is seeking a dynamic Ophthalmology Medical Director to lead a thriving, hospital-employed practice. This is a premier leadership and clinical opportunity to guide a high-volume, collaborative team while delivering exceptional surgical and medical eye care to central and southern Vermont.

What you'll do

• Serve as Medical Director for the Ophthalmology practice, setting clinical protocols, driving quality initiatives, and fostering team collaboration.
• Maximize efficiency within dedicated OR blocks in a modern, well-equipped procedure center designed for high-volume surgeries.
• Manage an established patient panel, providing top-tier medical and surgical ophthalmic care.
• Participate in an equitable 1:4 call rotation with a historically minimal call burden.
• Collaborate with an additional ophthalmologist, an optometrist, and a team of Certified Ophthalmic Assistants (COAs).

Required qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Vermont (or immediate eligibility to obtain one).
• Proven clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and readiness for a clinical leadership role.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $350k-$450k per year, aligned with qualifications, training, and experience.
• Productivity-based incentive structure in addition to base salary.
• Signing bonus and relocation expense reimbursement.
• Educational loan repayment program; employer is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Premium insurance packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
• Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) time and a financial allowance.

Why this role

This position offers a high-volume, collaborative practice with modern surgical facilities, a manageable 1:4 call schedule, and strong compensation with productivity incentives, loan repayment, and comprehensive benefits.