Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma, Seattle
Listed compensation
$300k-$1000k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
To learn more about Northwest Eye Surgeons, explore our culture and benefits, and view our current career opportunities, click the link below.
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Walk Into Immediate Surgical Volume | Top-Tier Earnings
Northwest Eye Surgeons is actively recruiting a fellowship-trained Glaucoma Specialist to step into a fully built, high-demand practice in Seattle. This is not a “build-your-own” role; this is a walk-in opportunity with an established referral network with immediate and sustained patient demand.
If you're looking for a position where you can operate at scale, maximize your income, and practice alongside respected colleagues, this is it.
Founded in 1986, Northwest Eye Surgeons is a leading ophthalmic referral center in the Pacific Northwest, known for clinical excellence and innovation.
- 6 established clinic locations + 4 AAAHC-accredited surgery centers in the Puget Sound
- Regional footprint across Washington, Idaho, and Alaska
- Strong reputation with referring providers and the communities we serve
- Investment in the latest surgical and diagnostic technology
- Perform high-volume glaucoma surgery with access to advanced techniques and technology
- Manage a broad spectrum of glaucoma pathology, with cataract integration
- Collaborate with a large, loyal OD referral network
- Help drive continued growth and innovation within the glaucoma program
- Why This Role Is Different
- Day-One Surgical Volume: Established glaucoma caseload with immediate OR access
- Proven Referral Engine: Deep-rooted co-management network driving consistent growth
- Efficiency = Higher Earnings: Optimized clinic flow, strong tech support, and modern infrastructure
- Collegial, Physician-Led Culture: Work with subspecialists who value collaboration, not competition
- True Work-Life Balance: Flexibility without sacrificing income or case volume
- Path to Leadership: Opportunities to shape the glaucoma service line and mentor others
Requirements
- Fellowship-trained Glaucoma Specialist
- Board-certified or board-eligible (MD/DO)
- Eligible for Washington licensure and DEA
- Surgeon who thrives in a high-volume, high-performance environment
- Strong communicator who values team-based care
Compensation & Benefits
- $300,000 – $1,000,000+ earning potential (base + production, no artificial ceiling)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous PTO + paid holidays
- Full benefits package designed to support you and your family
We encourage you to explore our careers website to learn more about who we are, our culture, our physician leadership, and the communities we serve. You'll also find additional information about our locations and what it's like to build your career with Sight Partners. Click here to learn more.
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Key Responsibilities
The Glaucoma Specialist will perform high-volume glaucoma surgeries and manage a broad spectrum of glaucoma pathology with cataract integration. They will also collaborate with a large OD referral network to drive growth and innovation within the glaucoma program.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma, Seattle at Sight Partners Physicians a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Ophthalmology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
Ophthalmology Career Context
Ophthalmology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$650k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $607k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$650k midpoint, that is roughly $26k–$46k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Living in Seattle
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $881k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,234/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- 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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.