Ophthalmologist - Pediatric and Comprehensive (On-Site)

PediatricsIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$453k-$546k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Ophthalmologist - Pediatric (On-Site)

Job Description

Morlen Health is currently seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology to join the Central Interstate team in Portland, Oregon. This physician will join an integrated and compassionate team of physicians and supportive clinical and administrative staff, providing a mix of Pediatric and Comprehensive Ophthalmology.

The practice offers abundant surgical volume and provides care for a full range of ophthalmologic disorders. This physician will serve as the primary Pediatric Ophthalmologist, with the majority of the patient population consisting of pediatric patients, along with some adult strabismus care and participation in general comprehensive call rotations. The role includes a half-day surgery block on Tuesday mornings and weekly rounding for Retinopathy of Prematurity at the Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center NICU.

The amount of subspecialty work may vary based on patient and team needs. The practice uses advanced technology and a collaborative care model, with routine exams and refractions supported by Optometry partners. This physician will also serve as the lead for pediatric patients seen by Optometry.

This is an on-site position located in Portland, OR

What You Can Expect

  • General ophthalmology call shared across the team, averaging 4-6 weekdays and 4-5 weekends throughout the year
  • An experienced support staff
  • Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR
  • Abundant surgical volume across a range of ophthalmologic conditions
  • Half-day surgery block on Tuesday mornings
  • Weekly Retinopathy of Prematurity rounding at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center NICU
  • 1.0 FTE, with a 0.9 FTE schedule potentially available

Minimum Requirements

  • Board Certified or Eligible in Ophthalmology
  • Fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Your Total Rewards

The annual salary for this position is $453,200-$546,100. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as an applicant’s skills and qualifications, education and certifications, training, relevant clinical experience, market data, geographic location, internal equity, FTE, and other job-related factors.

In addition to base pay, Morlen Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off; paid holidays; and other benefits and programs. Specific details are below, and specific plan information is available upon request.

  • Base salary range: $423,100-$516,000
  • Lifestyle Stipend: $30,100 annually
  • Relocation Allowance available - up to $15,000

Your Benefits & Perks Include

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employee-only premiums 100% covered by Morlen Health. Dependent coverage is also available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan through ADP TotalSource with a broad range of investment options, retirement planning tools, and access to professional investment advice.
  • Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet wellness coverage.
  • Expert benefits support through ADP MyLife Advisors for enrollment assistance, benefits guidance, payroll questions, and life event support.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, emotional health support, work-life resources, legal and financial guidance, childcare and eldercare referrals, and wellness resources for employees and household members.
  • Combined vacation and sick paid time off equivalent to 15 days annually, prorated based on your FTE status and administered in accordance with Morlen Health's applicable policies.
  • CME Education leave 2 weeks a year prorated to your FTE

REF: 2026-14184

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide pediatric and comprehensive ophthalmology care, including surgical procedures and NICU rounding for Retinopathy of Prematurity. They will also serve as the lead for pediatric patients seen by Optometry partners within a collaborative care model.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology and possess fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology. The role requires the ability to perform surgical blocks and participate in general comprehensive call rotations.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical roundingPatient careElectronic medical recordsNICU careMedical leadership

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Permanente Health Care Ventures holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 24 active listings.

Of the 44 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 55% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$500k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $483k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Portland, Oregon

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (employee-only premiums 100% covered)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan through ADP TotalSource
Employer-provided short- and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary supplemental benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet wellness)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
15 days combined vacation and sick PTO annually
2 weeks CME education leave annually