Physician / Ophthalmology / Florida / Permanent / Academic Cornea Ophthalmologist Job

Company: The Medicus Firm
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Academic Cornea Ophthalmologist Pure Cornea. Pure Academics. University of Florida Position Highlights : Dedicated 100% cornea specialty practice - no general Ophthalmology, no cataract volume pressure, just the complex, rewarding cornea work you trained for. Step into one of the most respected academic cornea programs in the Southeast - a high-volume regional referral center where the complexity and case mix reflect the career you envisioned in fellowship. Balanced academic schedule with 4.5 clinical days per week, protected administrative time, and a predictable clinic and OR structure that respects your time. Only 23 weeks of call per year - residents and fellows handle first call, you supervise. Your life outside the hospital remains yours. Clinic and ASC co-located at a single site - no travel between locations, no wasted time. Strong senior-faculty mentorship with clear paths for academic advancement, leadership, and national society involvement. Compensation & Benefits : Competitive academic compensation - structured around the volume and work/life balance this role offers, with RVU-based productivity incentives and real long-term earning potential. Sign-on and relocation support available to assist with your transition into the role. Comprehensive benefits including no-cost physician health insurance , malpractice with tail, and a strong university retirement program with employer contributions equaling long-term financial stability. Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Qualifications : Fellowship training in cornea ophthalmology; board-certified or board-eligible. Licensed or eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Florida. Clinically comfortable with complex corneal and anterior segment pathology. Academic medicine is your calling - you're drawn to teaching, mentorship, and the intellectual environment of a major research institution. About the Community A city shaped by the University of Florida - intellectually engaged, professionally stable, and a genuinely livable community that's hard to leave. Short commutes, a centralized medical campus, and a cost of living that makes your salary go further. College town energy with real amenities - world-class athletics, a vibrant dining and arts scene, and a community that stays alive year-round. Centrally located in Florida, with Gulf and Atlantic beaches within two hours and Orlando within 90 minutes. Physicians come here and stay because of meaningful work, a respected institution, and a quality of life that makes this a destination, not a stepping stone . Job Reference #: OPH 26539

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