Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Opportunity
St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute
Largo / Clearwater, Florida
Join an Established, Growing Private Practice on Florida's Gulf Coast
St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute is seeking a motivated Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our expanding physician-owned practice in beautiful Largo/Clearwater, Florida.
For more than six decades, our practice has provided exceptional ophthalmic care throughout the Tampa Bay area. We are committed to combining advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centered care while continuing to invest in our physicians, our facilities, and the future growth of the practice.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a surgeon looking to build a busy practice with immediate surgical volume, excellent support, and long-term career growth.
Position Highlights
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- High-volume Cataract Surgery
- Premium IOL Program
- Glaucoma (preferred but not required)
- Oculoplastics interest welcomed
- Opportunity to expand subspecialty interests
- Immediate referral base
- Excellent surgical support
- Experienced clinical and administrative team
New graduates, fellows, and experienced surgeons are encouraged to apply.
About Our Practice
St. Michael's Eye & Laser Institute offers a full spectrum of ophthalmic care including:
- Premium Cataract Surgery
- LASIK & Refractive Surgery
- Glaucoma Care
- Retina Services
- Comprehensive Eye Care
- Cosmetic & Functional Eyelid Surgery
- Dry Eye Treatment
- Optical Services
Our integrated model allows physicians to focus on patient care while our experienced team manages scheduling, billing, marketing, and operations.
Technology
Physicians have access to state-of-the-art equipment including:
- Alcon LenSx® Femtosecond Laser
- Alcon ORA™ Intraoperative Aberrometry
- Alcon Centurion® Vision System
- Zeiss OPMI Lumera Operating Microscopes
- Zeiss Cirrus OCT
- Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field
- Optos Daytona Widefield Imaging
- Pentacam
- IOLMaster 700
- Constellation Vision System
- VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser
- Ellex Tango Laser
- iCare Tonometry
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Surgeries are performed in our AAAHC-accredited ambulatory surgery center, providing an efficient surgical experience with dedicated ophthalmic staff and modern operating facilities.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward productivity and long-term commitment, including:
- Competitive guaranteed base salary
- Productivity incentive plan
- Signing assistance (negotiable)
- Relocation assistance (negotiable)
- CME allowance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Health and retirement benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Partnership opportunity for the right candidate
Why Join St. Michael's?
- Physician-owned private practice
- Established referral network
- Immediate patient volume
- Excellent work-life balance
- Modern surgery center
- Advanced technology
- Strong clinical support
- Opportunity to grow your surgical practice
- Long-term leadership and partnership potential
About Clearwater, Florida
Located on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast, Clearwater offers:
- World-famous beaches
- Year-round sunshine
- Boating and fishing
- Professional sports
- Outstanding restaurants and entertainment
- Excellent schools
- Easy access to Tampa International Airport
- No Florida state income tax
Enjoy an exceptional quality of life while building a rewarding surgical career.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology
- Florida medical license (or eligible)
- Excellent surgical and clinical skills
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care
- Interest in long-term practice growth
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to reward productivity, surgical excellence, and long-term commitment.
- First-year earning potential: $400,000–$700,000+
- Competitive guaranteed base salary
- Productivity-based incentive program with uncapped earning potential
- .CME allowance and paid CME time
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Partnership opportunity for the right candidate
About Us
For over 60 years, St. Michael’s Eye & Laser Institute has been the name families across Tampa Bay trust when their vision—and their future—are on the line.
We’re not a chain. We’re not a clinic.
We’re a surgical institute led by three generations of eye surgeons who deliver results that truly change how people live, work, and see the world.
We’re a surgical institute led by three generations of eye surgeons who deliver results that truly change how people live, work, and see the world.
Whether you need cataract surgery, LASIK, Retina treatment, or simply want answers from someone who actually listens—we’re here.
With the most advanced tech, a 100% LASIK success rate, and a team that treats you like family, we don’t just improve eyesight.
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