Ophthalmologist
Listed compensation
$250k-$300k
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in ophthalmology | ranked against 142 Ophthalmology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$300k | Ophthalmology median $414k (middle half $350k–$650k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$255k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Ophthalmology listings in New York | 6 active | 142 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 17% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Ophthalmology listings | 38 in the last 30 days | 48 the 30 days before (−21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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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