PRIVATE PRACTICE IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA SEARCHING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Job Type: Full-Time Ophthalmologist (MD/DO)
Subspecialty: Comprehensive Ophthalmology; glaucoma preferred but not required
Practice Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Population: 257,900 (2025)
Physician/ Population Ratio: 1:1,500
MD Or Corporate Owned: Physician-owned private practice
Reason for Job Opening: Practice growth and the need for an additional ophthalmologist to support increasing patient demand and provide additional physician capacity for a high-volume practice.
Experience Requirement: Open to new graduates and experienced ophthalmologists; glaucoma training/experience preferred but not required.
Partnership Opportunity: Yes - potential partnership opportunity is available for the right candidate. Specific structure and timeline have not yet been established and would be discussed based on mutual fit.
Target Compensation: $300,000-$350,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Bonus Opportunity: Productivity-based bonus opportunity available
Retirement Program: 401(k) with profit-sharing plan
Other Benefits: Health insurance; employer-paid malpractice coverage; annual allowance toward professional/licensing fees and CME; disability and life insurance offered.
Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available and can be discussed based on the candidate’s individual circumstances.
Vacation/PTO: 10 days (2 weeks) PTO annually, plus 5 days (1 week) sick leave annually
Target Start Date: Negotiable based on candidate availability
Practice Management: On-site Practice Manager - Nextech
Current patient volume: Approximately 55-65 patients per full clinic day for the current ophthalmologist
Estimated Surg Volume for this role: Strong surgical opportunity with established patient demand; current ophthalmologist performs 60+ surgical procedures per month, with opportunity for the incoming physician’s surgical volume to grow based on patient demand.
Support Staff: Physician will have clinical support based on patient volume, including ophthalmic technician support and scribe support as appropriate. The practice also has a dedicated surgery coordinator, insurance/billing support, reception/scheduling staff, and an on-site Practice Manager.
Hospital Call: Yes - hospital call is shared on a rotating basis among surgeons who operate at the hospital surgery center. Call frequency varies, and the rotation schedule is provided monthly.
MDs on Staff: 1
ODs on Staff: 1
Partners: potential partnership opportunity available for the right candidate
OD Network: Established local and regional optometric referral network
Laser - O.R.: CATALYS Precision Laser System
Office 532 Laser: In-office DSLT and traditional SLT laser capabilities, with YAG capsulotomy and peripheral iridotomy (PI) capabilities
Hospital Affiliation: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center; Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
ASC: The Surgery Center
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