Seeking Ophthalmologist in SW Georgia | Partnership Track | $600K+ Potential

  • Ophthalmology

  • Americus , Georgia

  • Permanent: Full time
  • Ophthalmology

About This Job

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Job Id

5976

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Practice Type

Employed

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Practice Details

BE/BC Ophthalmologist Opportunity – Southwest Georgia

Seeking a BE/BC Ophthalmologist to replace a retiring physician and join a thriving physician-owned group with a track to partnership.

Practice Highlights

  • Busy, established practice with 5 Optometrists
  • Two office locations plus an off-campus office-based surgery center
  • Partnership eligibility after 2 years
  • Strong referral network and immediate patient volume
  • Estimated 30–40 patients per day
  • Service area covering 6+ surrounding counties
  • Heavy diabetic and glaucoma patient population
  • Full support staff and established EHR system

Office Technology & Equipment

  • Both offices are fully equipped with advanced ophthalmology technology, including:

    • Full optical dispensary

    • Humphrey Visual Field

    • Zeiss Cirrus HD/OCT

    • Optomap

Surgery Center Features

  • Class A surgery center fully equipped with:

    • Zeiss Lumera microscope

    • J&J White Star phaco machine

    • Nidek YAG and green laser

    • IOL Master

    • Radius virtual VF

    • Corneal topography

    • Two complete examination lanes

    • Envision Forma-I and Lumecca for dry eye treatments

    • Morpheus8 for facial cosmetics and skin revitalization

Surgical Opportunities

  • Approximately 800 cataract surgeries annually between the hospital and surgery center
  • Premium lenses and MIGS procedures available, including:
    • iStent
    • Xen Stent
    • Goniotomy
  • Opportunities available for physicians comfortable performing:
    • Glaucoma surgeries
    • Strabismus surgeries
    • Cosmetic procedures

Hospital Equipment

Hospital equipped with:

  • J&J White Star phaco machine
  • Zeiss Lumera microscope with Stryker camera system

Additional Resources & Partnership Support

  • Strategic management partner to assist with onboarding and long-term success
  • Ownership support to reduce administrative burden and improve clinical efficiency
  • Established network of local physicians, ophthalmologists, and optometrists creating an immediate high-volume referral base
  • Experienced surgical staff already in place

Why This Opportunity?

  • Replace a retiring physician with an established patient base
  • Physician-owned practice with autonomy and long-term ownership potential
  • Strong surgical volume and referral patterns
  • Opportunity to build substantial income and equity in a growing practice

Compensation Details

  • Competitive Salary plus: 
    • % of collections
    • % NET revenue of any cosmetic or elective procedures including premium IOLs
  • TRACK TO PARTNERSHIP
  • Income Potential $600,000+  
  • 401(K) w/ Match
  • 3 wks PTO
  • CME + travel allowance• Dental Insurance
  • Vision

We also offer the following benefits for FREE:

  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance

Community Details

  • Charming historic Southern community located in Southwest Georgia
  • Population of approximately 16,000 residents with a warm, welcoming small-town atmosphere
  • Affordable cost of living with a variety of housing options including historic homes, golf communities, and acreage properties
  • Short commute times and minimal traffic contribute to excellent quality of life
  • Regional hub for healthcare, education, and business in Southwest Georgia
  • Home to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, a respected regional healthcare system
  • Home to Georgia Southwestern State University and South Georgia Technical College
  • Headquarters of Habitat for Humanity International’s Global Village & Discovery Center
  • Beautiful downtown district featuring:
    • Historic architecture
    • Boutique shopping
    • Local restaurants and coffee shops
    • Community festivals and events
  • Outdoor recreation opportunities include:
    • Lake Blackshear
    • Flint River

 

 

Recruiter Insights

If you are motivated by long-term growth, autonomy, and ownership, this Ophthalmology position with a track to partnership maybe what you are looking for:

This track to partnership offers you the chance to become an owner rather than simply an employee. You’ll have a seat at the table and play an active role in shaping:

  • Practice culture
  • Growth initiatives
  • Scheduling and operations
  • Recruitment decisions
  • Clinical direction

Greater Long-Term Financial Upside

Unlike traditional employed models with fixed compensation structures, partnership-track practices often provide:

  • Higher long-term earning potential
  • Profit-sharing opportunities
  • Ancillary revenue participation

Increased Clinical Autonomy

Partnership models typically allow physicians to practice medicine with fewer administrative constraints and less corporate oversight. Physicians often appreciate:

  • Greater input into patient care decisions
  • Flexibility in workflow and scheduling
  • More influence over staffing and operational decisions

Stability and Alignment

Partnership-track groups tend to attract physicians seeking long-term roots in a community. This creates:

  • Lower turnover
  • Stronger physician relationships
  • More cohesive culture
  • Better continuity of care for patients

Entrepreneurial Opportunity

For physicians interested in leadership, business development, or future succession planning, partnership provides the ability to:

  • Build equity
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Participate in strategic growth
  • Transition from clinician to physician-owner

Independence in a Consolidating Healthcare Market

As more healthcare systems become increasingly corporate and employed, partnership-track opportunities remain attractive to physicians seeking independence and professional freedom.

 

COMMUNITY PROFILE

What is Nice to Know

Closest International Airports

  • 175 miles: Atlanta, GA (ATL / KATL) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  • 216 miles: Jacksonville, FL (JAX / KJAX) Jacksonville International Airport
  • 233 miles: Birmingham, AL (BHM / KBHM) Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
  • 289 miles: Daytona Beach, FL (DAB / KDAB) Daytona Beach International Airport

Closest Major City

  • 151 miles to Atlanta, GA
  • 171 miles to Jacksonville, FL
  • 206 miles to Birmingham, AL
  • 266 miles to Orlando, FL
  • 270 miles to Tampa, FL

Closest Domestic Airport

  • 4 miles: Albany, GA (ABY / KABY) Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
  • 90 miles: Columbus, GA (CSG / KCSG) Columbus Metropolitan Airport
  • 91 miles: Dothan, AL (DHN / KDHN) Dothan Regional Airport
  • 93 miles: Tallahassee, FL (TLH / KTLH) Tallahassee Regional Airport

Cost of Living

  • Mean Housing Cost- $162,104
  • City Cost of Living Index- 87.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
  • State Cost of Living Index - 91.2

Colleges and Universities

  • Albany Technical College (Full-time enrollment: 3,707)
  • Albany State University (Full-time enrollment: 3,662) 
  • Georgia Southwestern State University (about 34 miles; Americus, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,689)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 39 miles; Tifton, GA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Bainbridge State College (about 53 miles; Bainbridge, GA; FT enrollment: 2,308)

 

Demographics

  • Black alone 72.4%
  • White alone 19.8%
  • Two or more races 3.3%
  • Hispanic 2.5%
  • Asian alone 0.7%
  • Other race alone 0.2%
  • American Indian 0.2%

Taxes

  • State Income Tax Rate- 1% - 5.75%
  • State Sales Tax Rate - 4%
  • County Tax Rate - 4.00% + 2.96%
  • Property Tax Rate - 0.83%

Major Industry

  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)

 

Recreation

  • Outdoor attractions in Albany are varied and plentiful.
  • Chehaw Park is a nature preserve and wild-animal park spanning 800 acres where visitors can spot an American bald eagle or observe cheetahs and zebras from an elevated boardwalk. Camping, disc golf, a children’s play park and a nationally sanctioned BMX racing/mountain bike trail add to the offerings of this outdoor adventure.
  • Radium Springs Gardens preserves Georgia's largest natural spring. An adjacent botanical garden, with walkways among plants and flowers, is a fitting enhancement to the area’s charm.

Arts & Culture

  • History buffs enjoy the Thronateeska Heritage Center which includes a planetarium, rail car display, science museum, and history museum, the Albany Museum of Art and the Albany Civil Rights Institute, where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in 1961.
  • With a plethora of buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, architecture lovers flock to Albany to see buildings including the Carnegie Library of Albany and the Albany Municipal Auditorium, a restored 1915 brick concert hall which is the site of live performances by the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Albany Ballet and the Grammy Signature Award winning Albany Chorale.

Sports for the Spectator

  • Atlanta Hawks -NBA
  • Atlanta Gladiators - Ice Hockey
  • Atlanta Braves - MLB
  • Albany - SOWEGANS Soccer Club - Men's Amateur Soccer Club (https://www.soweganssc.com/
  • Albany - Indoor Soccer League - starting 2024 - ALBANY ACES (https://www.albanyaces.com/)

Sports for the Participant

  • Disc golf
  • BMX racing/mountain bike
  • YMCA health club
  • Anytime fitness
  • Planet fitness
  • Recreational activities

Shopping

  • Albany Mall
  • Shopping Center & Mall
  • Westover Crossing Shopping Center LLC
  • Shopping Center & Mall
  • Walmart Supercenter
  • Target
  • Aldi
  • TJ Max

Top Five Things To Do

  1. Ray Charles Plaza Park
  2. Chehaw Park & Zoo
  3. Race 2 Escape - Escape Games
  4. The Cool Place - Arts and Entertainment
  5. Flint RiverQuarium

Facility Location

location

Americus , Georgia

Population

City Population: 15,000,
Service Population: 145,786

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