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Eye Care Specialists
Kingston, Pennsylvania

Glaucoma Surgeon

Surgery Top 25% in SurgeryFull-Time

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Full-Time
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Job Description

Vision Innovation Partners: Join Our Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Team in Kingston, PA!

Vision Innovation Partners (VIP), a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology group, is excited to invite an enthusiastic and skilled Glaucoma Surgeon to join our Kingston, Pennsylvania practice, Eye Care Specialists. Become part of our dedicated team, which includes experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff, and step into a role with immediate patient volume.

Highlights

Flexible Opportunity – This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, allowing you to tailor your schedule to your professional and personal goals

On-Site Med Spa – This location includes a thriving medical spa, providing access to aesthetic services and an expanded patient care offering.

Immediate Surgical Volume – Step into an established practice with strong referral patterns and a busy patient schedule from day one.

Company-Owned ASC – Enjoy convenient access to a dedicated ambulatory surgery center designed to support efficient, high-quality surgical care.

Guaranteed OR Time – Consistent access to surgical block time allows you to build and maintain a robust surgical practice.

Facility Enhancements Underway – The practice is currently undergoing renovations to create an even more modern and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Highly Motivated & Tenured Team – Collaborate with an experienced, dedicated staff committed to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting provider success.

Trusted Community Presence – Join one of the region's most respected ophthalmology practices with a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence.

Work-Life Balance – Flexible scheduling options designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing.

Compensation

Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Monthly student loan repayment support is available throughout your employment with our organization.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package with a guaranteed base salary and productivity incentives.

  • Relocation Assistance: We offer relocation support to help you transition smoothly.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA option, malpractice insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) plan.
  • Continuing Education: Funds available for professional development.

About Kingston

Kingston, Pennsylvania, is a historic borough located along the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, directly across from the city of Wilkes-Barre. Known for its tree-lined streets and well-established neighborhoods, Kingston offers a suburban feel with a strong sense of community.

The area features a variety of local shops, restaurants, and parks, making it an appealing place for families and individuals seeking a quieter lifestyle.

Residents have access to quality education, with several public and private schools in the area, and enjoy recreational activities at nearby parks and the scenic Wyoming Valley. The town is part of the larger Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area, providing access to urban amenities.

With a relatively low cost of living and a convenient location near major highways, Kingston offers the benefits of a peaceful residential area with easy access to larger cities like Scranton and Philadelphia.

For more information, contact Nikki Zelman at Nikki.zelman@vipeyes.com or 561.523.0883.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Graduated (or pending graduation) from an accredited school of ophthalmology.
  • Active or Eligible for State Licensure

Key Responsibilities

The Glaucoma Surgeon will provide high-quality surgical care and clinical services to patients at the Kingston, PA practice. The role involves managing an established patient volume and collaborating with a multi-specialty team of ophthalmologists and support staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Glaucoma surgerySurgical proceduresReferral managementMedical spa services

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Glaucoma Surgeon at Eye Care Specialists a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery — ranked against 886 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
6% this job

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Surgery

Living in Kingston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,520/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eye Care Specialists

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Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Guaranteed Base Salary
Productivity Incentives
Relocation Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
HSA Option
Malpractice Insurance
Paid Time Off