Comprehensive Medical Ophthalmologist

OphthalmologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Comprehensive Medical Ophthalmologist for the Tampa Bay area St. Luke’s Cataract and Laser Institute is seeking an exceptional Medical Ophthalmologist to join our practice in Tampa Bay. You will be joining an established practice with a long-standing reputation for excellence in cataract surgery and eye care.

The eye surgeons and ophthalmologists at St. Luke’s are known for their expertise and dedication to caregiving.

With state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, our doctors continue the tradition of innovation and development of new technologies and techniques in ophthalmology that our founder, Dr. James Gills began when he first opened the doors in 1968. The practice is still owned by the same family for 58 years. The practice is led today by President & CEO Dr. Pit Gills.

The entire team of medical professionals at St. Luke’s is focused on providing exceptional care for our patients, whether they are seeing us for a standard eye exam or a complex surgical procedure. We proudly serve patients at our six locations throughout Tampa Bay.

St. Luke’s provides care for patients seeking wellness exams, treatment for cataracts, diabetic eye diseases, retina conditions, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye. Our philosophy is to treat those we serve as though they are a member of our own families.

From the first phone call or email to the follow-up visit and beyond, we are here to serve our patients. Our goal is to help preserve and optimize their vision.

We offer a competitive salary with robust benefits package which includes a 401K match, paid CME/vacation time, professional dues, malpractice insurance, medical, and life and disability insurance.

Tampa Bay offers an exceptional Gulf Coast lifestyle with year-round sunshine, waterfront living, top-rated schools, professional sports, vibrant dining and arts scenes, and easy access to beaches, boating, golf, and outdoor recreation.

Physicians enjoy the balance of a thriving metropolitan area with a relaxed coastal atmosphere, all with no state income tax and a cost of living that compares favorably to many major markets. Tampa Bay continues to attract professionals and families seeking both career opportunity and quality of life.

We are seeking a candidate with excellent clinical skills who possess outstanding interpersonal skills. Comfortable managing a high-volume clinical practice while maintaining exceptional quality of care. There is an established high demand in the community and room for practice growth.

The candidate must be able to provide quality patient care and have a high level of experience in patient management. \

Requirements

Successful candidates are:

Long-term physician team member for growth and contribution to a culture of collegiality, mentoring and excellence in patient care Innovative, adaptable, respectful, with both team and solution-oriented mindset

Manage patient volume of 40-50 patients per day (technician staff support (3-4 technicians/scribes based on clinic volume)

Board eligible or board certified, US based residency required

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical ophthalmology care, including standard eye exams and complex surgical procedures. Manage a high-volume clinical practice while maintaining exceptional quality of care for patients.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Glaucoma treatmentRetina condition managementDiabetic eye disease treatmentMacular degeneration treatmentDry eye treatmentHigh-volume clinical practice managementTeam-oriented mindset

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 up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $388k (middle half $350k–$600k)33 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Florida1,536 active22,554 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

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About St Lukes Cataract & Laser Institute

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
401K match
Paid CME/vacation time
Professional dues
Malpractice insurance
Medical, life and disability insurance

Living in Tarpon Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$420k
Typical market rent
$2,002/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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