Ophthalmologist Medical Retina - Orange County

OphthalmologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a physician-led partnership with strong values that support a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to medicine.

Provides our physicians with the resources and support systems needed to ensure every physician can focus on practicing medicine, connecting with one another, and providing the best possible care to their patients.

Additional Information

· Board Certified or Board Eligible

About the Area

Orange County is a coveted coastal destination combining urban sophistication and stunning natural beauty. With its laid-back beachside communities, upscale shopping centers, vibrant arts scene, top-notch schools, and theme parks, Orange County offers an idyllic lifestyle.

Working Here

SCPMG Orange County is characterized by a deeply ingrained culture of teamwork, collaboration, and collegiality that cuts across specialties and departments.

Driven by a dynamic, transparent leadership team, physician involvement is a key focus, enabling constant improvement and fueling a desire to sustainably provide affordable, high-quality care. Our deep clinical talent pool affords a wealth of consultative support from specialists and subspecialists.

We place a strong emphasis on physician wellness: protecting our physicians, mentally and physically, is viewed as critical for reaching our goals. Opportunities for connecting abound, through formal and informal events and programs, and special events that are unique to Orange County.

We actively help new hires to acclimate, integrate, and ultimately, bond—thereby furthering physician involvement and clinical expertise, and creating a breeding ground for the next leaders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized medical retina care within a physician-led partnership. Focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based medicine while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareClinical Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist Medical Retina - Orange County at Southern California Permanente Medical Group 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 114 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 114 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Physician-led partnership
Collegial culture
Physician wellness programs