Ophthalmologist - Retina Specialist

OphthalmologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Overview

Center for Sight is the largest eye center in the Pensacola area, with one main complex and two satellite offices to serve the area. We’ve assembled a team of Board-certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists to handle all aspects of eye care, from general exams to LASIK to complex surgeries. To further meet your needs, we accept most insurance plans and offer flexible financing options.

Position Summary

This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a candidate interested in working in our Florida offices in in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Pace!

  • Our rapidly growing multi-location, multispecialty practice is seeking a Fellowship-trained Retina surgeon.
  • Our offices are well equipped with full staff and EHR.
  • Extra resources and partnership program through affiliation with EyeSouth Partners
  • Strategic Management Partner to help onboard and maximize potential for success.
  • Access to corporate support services to reduce administrative burden on physicians and improve clinical efficiency.
  • Network of 400+ ophthalmologists and optometrists.
  • Eligible for partnership after 1-2 years for experienced hires and 2-3 years for residents/fellows.

Responsibilities

Candidate should be Board certified or Board eligible and willing to work with current medical staff to manage an already established significant surgical volume.

  • Company Benefits
  • We offer a competitive benefits package to our doctors:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k w/ Match
  • HSA/FSA
  • Telemedicine

We Also Offer the Following Benefits for FREE

  • Employee Discounts and Perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life/AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board certified or Board eligible ophthalmologists with fellowship training in retina surgery. The role requires a commitment to working in the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Pace, Florida areas.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

OphthalmologySurgical managementEHR managementPatient care

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in ophthalmologyranked against 145 Ophthalmology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $400k (middle half $340k–$650k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Ophthalmology listings in Florida9 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in Florida1,545 active22,336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ophthalmology listings35 in the last 30 days51 the 30 days before (−31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (145 Ophthalmology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Florida figures use all physicians: too few Florida Ophthalmology postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist - Retina Specialist at Center for Sight Northwest Florida a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Ophthalmology — ranked against 145 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida 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 7.2
Among the best 10% of Ophthalmology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 145 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Center for Sight Northwest Florida logo

About Center for Sight Northwest Florida

Medical Practices
Pensacola, Florida

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k w/ Match
HSA/FSA
Telemedicine
Employee Discounts and Perks
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Gulf Breeze

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$389k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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