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Essen Medical Associates
New York, New York

Ophthalmologist

OphthalmologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$300k

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program.

Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

Our Division of Ophthalmology and Optometry is expanding due to demand, and we are looking for a talented physician with an interest in comprehensive ophthalmology to join our team of ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Applicants with glaucoma, cornea, or retina fellowship training would be able to grow the specialized aspect of their practice quickly as there is also significant need in each of those subspecialties.

Practice locations include newly built clinics with state-of-the-art equipment and spacious lanes with separate testing and procedure rooms – a rare find in New York City!

Responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate Is a Team Player Who

  • Has strong interpersonal skills
  • Is committed to high ethical and moral standards
  • Possesses excellent diagnostic, management, and surgical abilities
  • Is excited about working in a busy practice with significant growth potential

As an ophthalmologist with Essen Health Care, you will be provided with:

  • The opportunity to work with an experienced and collaborative group of physicians
  • A supportive work environment with trained technicians
  • An established referral network within the practice and the communities we serve
  • Guaranteed base salary and excellent benefits package, which includes: bonus compensation, professional malpractice insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and generous paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

A medical degree.

  • Successful completion of an internship
  • Successful completion of a residency in ophthalmology.
  • A state license.
  • Expert working knowledge of the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye.
  • Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

$250,000-$300,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

SurgeryDiagnostic skillsPatient managementGlaucoma treatmentCornea treatmentRetina treatmentClinical decision-makingOrganizational skills

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Ophthalmology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in ophthalmologyranked against 142 Ophthalmology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$250k–$300kOphthalmology median $414k (middle half $350k–$650k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$255k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Ophthalmology listings in New York6 active142 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ophthalmology listings38 in the last 30 days48 the 30 days before (−21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (142 Ophthalmology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist at Essen Medical Associates a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Ophthalmology — ranked against 142 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 142 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Essen Medical Associates

Hospitals and Health Care
Bronx, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus compensation
Professional malpractice insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO)

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.