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Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

PediatricsIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Training & development
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts

Flexible Schedule

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Inc. is a private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania focused solely on Pediatric Ophthalmic care and Adult Strabismus. The practice has been a stalwart part of the community since it opened its doors over 55 years ago.

With two offices and a busy clinical and surgical schedule, we are now looking for a new associate and future partner. We are a 100% Physician-owned practice with two Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologists, who have been with the practice for a combined 45 years.

We also have one employed Board-Certified Pediatric Optometrist who has been with the practice for nearly 4 years. Each of our offices is equipped with fully stocked lanes, and busy optical shops with an Optician and caring staff.

Opportunity for a Full-Time or Part-Time, Fellowship trained, Board-Certified/Board-Eligible, Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join a thriving Physician owned practice.

  • The practice has 2 fully equipped, multi-lane offices with practice owned optical in the North and East regions of the Greater Pittsburgh area.
  • The practice involves busy schedules, focused on pediatrics with interesting pathology as well as adult strabismus.
  • We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits.
  • Great work schedule! Within reason, set your own schedule Monday thru Friday and have complete control over your patient templating.
  • Autonomy with the support of the 2 partners who have been with the practice a combined 45 years and work well together.
  • Academic affiliations with access to some of the top hospitals in the state, including Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  • Partnership after 1 year with minimal buy in!

Pittsburgh has been ranked as one of the most livable cities [#3 in 2021 according to Economic Intelligence Unit]. The area has an abundance of outdoor activities, excellent schools and affordable housing. With history, arts, professional sports and top-notch universities it is a vibrant community. Our goal is to provide quality and comprehensive care to our patients, young and old, while being an integral part of this community.

Interested candidates should contact Mike Spavelko, Practice Manager at: eyemd@pedstrab.com or call 724-772-3388.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric ophthalmic care and treat adult strabismus within a private practice. Manage a busy clinical and surgical schedule across two office locations.

Requirements

Candidates must be fellowship trained and either Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pediatric Ophthalmology. The role requires the ability to handle interesting pathology in pediatric and adult patients.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical CareClinical Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Ophthalmologist at PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 733 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 54% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in pediatricsranked against 733 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $255k (middle half $225k–$300k)88 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Pennsylvania22 active734 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 54% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $65k) · 16% offer loan repayment932 active listings, Nov 2026
Pediatrics hiring demand#9 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 45 days · 29% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 236 postings, 246 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,140 in the last 30 days816 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (733 Pediatrics listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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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
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 733 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
401(k)
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Training & development

Living in Cranberry Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$372k
Typical market rent
$1,995/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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