Ophthalmologist

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Job Description

Company Description

Take your ophthalmology expertise beyond the traditional clinical setting. Travel internationally to conduct specialized eye and vision evaluations for Veterans and service members, applying your clinical experience in locations around the world.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.

Job Description

As an Ophthalmologist supporting international disability examinations, you'll evaluate ocular conditions potentially connected to military service through comprehensive eye examinations, vision testing, and diagnostic reporting. Your focus will be on examination findings and documentation rather than ongoing patient treatment.

Assignments are offered on an as-needed, independent contractor basis, with no permanent relocation or full-time commitment required.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct ophthalmic examinations and vision testing to evaluate ocular conditions potentially associated with military service.

Assess and diagnose eye diseases and injuries, referring individuals for additional specialized evaluation when appropriate.

Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and supporting clinical documentation in accordance with established guidelines.

Maintain accurate medical records, securely submit examination findings daily, and close assigned cases within 48 hours.

Coordinate with clinical leadership to maintain examination quality, reporting accuracy, and adherence to established clinical standards.

Training specific to the VA disability examination process will be arranged.

Qualifications

Medical degree (MD or DO).

Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology.

Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, a U.S. territory, or Canada.

  • Experience evaluating adult patients.
  • Expert knowledge of ocular anatomy, eye diseases, and visual function.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Valid U.S. passport or passport from your country of record.

Ability to travel internationally for assigned examinations.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Disclaimer

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE Roles)

Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationMedical documentationPatient assessmentEye disease diagnosis

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$318k (367 salary observations; 3,309 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (10,608 salary observations; 63,751 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $400k (middle half $350k–$650k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Texas vs national$318k median in Texas$308k nationally (+3%)367 state / 10,608 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Texas1,576 active22,646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ophthalmology listings43 in the last 30 days53 the 30 days before (−19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 150 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About International SOS Government Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Singapore
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401k plan
Paid time off
Annual bonus

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.