About this opportunity
The Medicus Firm lists this Academic/Faculty/Research Physician opportunity in gainesville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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 2-3 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.
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
Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32605, US
Who can apply
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