Medical Retina Specialist Opportunity – Partnership Track | Melbourne, FL
Overview
A premier, independent, physician-owned multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a fellowship-trained Medical Retina Specialist. This opportunity arises due to a planned partner retirement, offering an incoming physician an established patient base with immediate clinical volume, strong surgical/medical demand, and turnkey growth potential. Experienced physicians and graduating retina fellows are encouraged to apply.
Why Join This Independent Practice?
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Our People & Culture: We take pride in maintaining a truly collegial, collaborative environment with a supportive, family feel. Our practice is built on long-term stability, reflected in our low physician turnover and high number of long-tenured partners and associates.
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100% Physician-Owned: True independence with zero Private Equity involvement, preserving professional autonomy.
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Established Clinical Volume: Step into an active, high-demand retina patient base with steady volume from day one.
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Competitive Guaranteed Compensation: $500,000+ starting base salary (commensurate with experience) plus productivity incentives.
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First-Year Financial Incentives: Generous signing bonus, relocation allowance, and additional conditional bonus structures.
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Clear Ownership Path: Partnership consideration after two years, with optional equity opportunities in the practice, ASC, and real estate.
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Comprehensive Day-One Benefits: Full medical, dental, retirement plan, CME allowance, and paid professional dues.
Practice Infrastructure & Clinical Capabilities
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The largest, most established private practice in the county, featuring 10 ophthalmologists and 3 optometrists across multiple modern clinical locations.
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Dedicated, high-performing internal Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) team with members focused exclusively on retinal billing, performing consistently above industry standards.
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Robust internal and regional physician referral network providing steady patient flow.
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Affiliated Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in close proximity to the main office, equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technology.
Research & Emerging Therapeutics
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Clinical Trials Leader: Over 60 retina-specific clinical trials completed to date. A qualified candidate has the opportunity to serve as Principal Investigator and lead future research initiatives.
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Innovative Care Access: Clinical access to a thriving Valeda photobiomodulation program—the first in the county—which has grown exponentially over the past year to meet high patient demand.
Qualifications
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Fellowship training in Medical Retina or Vitreoretinal Surgery
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Board Certification or Board Eligibility (ABO)
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Eligibility for an unrestricted Florida medical license
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Clinical research experience is welcomed, but not required
4 Reasons You’ll Love Living & Working in Melbourne, FL
Unmatched Coastal Lifestyle & Year-Round Outdoor Recreation
Enjoy 72 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches, stunning ocean sunrises, and the expansive Indian River Lagoon right in your backyard. Melbourne’s warm climate allows for year-round boating, deep-sea fishing, surfing, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, and world-class golf on championship courses.
Favorable Tax Climate & High Quality of Life
Florida residents benefit from zero state individual income tax, allowing you to keep significantly more of your earnings. Combined with a lower density than South Florida metros, excellent public and private schools, safe communities, and reasonably priced waterfront housing, your dollar stretches much further.
Vibrant Local Culture & Front-Row Seats to Space Exploration
As the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, Melbourne offers a unique blend of high-tech innovation and coastal charm. Historic Downtown Melbourne and the Eau Gallie Arts District feature walkable boutique shopping, craft breweries, and local dining, while the nearby Kennedy Space Center gifts residents routine views of rocket launches directly from their backyards or beaches.
Relaxed Coastal Vibe with Easy Metro Access
Melbourne offers a lower-key, traffic-light coastal lifestyle without feeling isolated. Situated along major transit corridors, you maintain quick, convenient access to Orlando (less than an hour away for international travel and theme parks), Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, giving you the perfect balance of small-community warmth and big-city amenities.
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Confidential in-person interviews will be conducted during the AAO Annual Meeting.
Learn More Confidentially
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