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Corpus Christi, Texas

Surgical Counselor - Ophthalmology

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Assists patient with all aspects of pre-operative preparations to promote patient confidence in their medical care and to make the surgical experience as smooth as possible. Acts as a liaison between the office, surgical facility, patient and primary care physician.

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) provides the ability for physicians to focus on what matters most - compassionate care to the communities we serve - while we manage the day-to-day operations. TPR offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals to meet career expectations at every stage of life. Practices employ physicians, medical assistants and administrative staff to work in environments with advanced medical equipment, robust data and technology.

Key Responsibilities

Assists patients with all pre-operative preparations to ensure a smooth surgical experience and increase confidence in care. Acts as a primary liaison between the medical office, surgical facility, patient, and primary care physician.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in a surgical specialty practice. Some college and specific experience in ophthalmology are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pre-operative PreparationPatient CoordinationLiaison CommunicationOphthalmology KnowledgeSurgical Scheduling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Counselor - Ophthalmology at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 13,314 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Ophthalmology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 20% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

21
<$80k
12
$80k-100k
8
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Corpus Christi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,424/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development Opportunities
Continuing Education Opportunities