What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeon position at Eyecare Medical Group?
Eyecare Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and skilled ophthalmologist with a strong focus on high-volume cataract surgery and glaucoma care to join our multi-subspecialty practice in Portland, Maine. This opportunity is available due to the planned retirement of a long-tenured physician and offers immediate access to a robust internal referral base, an experienced technician team, and advanced surgical technology.
This position is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys a busy cataract practice supported by a collaborative, team-centered environment. The role will also include select glaucoma surgical care, primarily supporting established patients and internal referrals within the practice.
The successful candidate will step into a mature and highly efficient surgical program with strong operational support and the opportunity to quickly build a thriving clinical and surgical schedule.
We are seeking a Glaucoma fellowship-trained candidate.
Our offer includes:
- Competitive $350,000 base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity incentives
- Relocation assistance to support a smooth transition to Portland, Maine
- Comprehensive health insurance fully paid by EMG, along with a generous benefits and CME package
- 6 weeks of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance and time outside of practice
Office Hours | We aim to protect your work-life balance:
Clinic: Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 4 PM and Friday 8 AM – Noon
Surgery: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, no Friday surgery
Additional highlights:
- Perform surgery in our modern ASC conveniently located adjacent to the clinic for a seamless physician and patient experience
- Step into immediate surgical volume with the opportunity to perform 1,500 cataract procedures annually
- Benefit from an established OD post-op clinic model designed to support efficiency, continuity of care, and surgeon satisfaction
- Enjoy a highly desirable call structure with limited call responsibilities and no hospital call
- Receive strong internal referral support from a collaborative, multi-subspecialty ophthalmology team
- Work alongside a dedicated imaging and diagnostics team bringing more than 80 years of combined ophthalmic experience and deep technical expertise
Technology includes:
Pentacam
IOL Master 700
Clarus widefield imaging
Zeiss Veracity surgical planner software
Anterior and posterior ultrasound platforms
Salary : $350,000 - $500,000