No salary listed — similar Ophthalmologist roles pay ~$350k (median of 22 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Ophthalmology — ranked against 84 active roles in this specialty
Ophthalmologist - San Diego
About the Role
Ophthalmologist with SCPMG in San Diego, CA. Physician-led group, comprehensive benefits, no salary specified.
Join Southern California Permanente Medical Group as a Ophthalmologist – San Diego in San Diego, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- Malpractice Coverage
- CME Allowance
- Relocation Assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Southern California Permanente Medical Group in San Diego, California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based ophthalmological care to patients. Collaborate with a large team of physicians and clinical staff within the San Diego service area.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context
In California, Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$366k across 11 listings, vs ~$381k nationally (83 listings).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100) — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist - San Diego 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 5% in Ophthalmology — ranked against 84 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 22 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
Top Ophthalmologist Jobs
4 matches · ranked by payPHYSICIAN - Ophthalmology - Fargo, ND
Essentia Health · Fargo, North Dakota
Cornea Subspecialty Ophthalmologist Worcester, MA
UMass Memorial Health · Worcester, Massachusetts
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
$150k-$350kOphthalmologist
$250k-$300kAbout Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Benefits & Perks
100+ more from Southern California Permanente Medical Group
- Ophthalmologist - San Bernardino County · 5+ locations
- Ophthalmologist – Vitreoretinal Specialist - Antelope Valley · 2+ locations
- Surgeon General - Riverside · 2+ locations