Pays $285k-$593k — Ophthalmologist market median is ~$350k (21 jobs)
Ophthalmologist - Atrius Health
About the Role
Ambulatory setting, physician-led. $285K-$592.5K. Quincy, MA.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Ophthalmologist – Atrius Health in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States. Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our team in Quincy, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $285K - $592.5K
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Ophthalmologist will perform physical assessments, develop patient care plans, and prescribe treatments while collaborating with clinical and administrative teams. They will also serve as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists while providing health education to patients.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited medical school and be board certified or eligible in Ophthalmology. Required credentials include active DEA licensure, Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration, and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,044 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$439k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $415k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist - Atrius Health at UnitedHealth Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Ophthalmology — ranked against 90 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Ophthalmologist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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