Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Tyler, TX

SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

EyeCare Associates of East Texas has a unique opportunity for a BC/BE Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice to expand and grow our footprint. We have a full team of 5 Ophthalmologists and 5 Optometrists specializing in general ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, and cornea/external disease with additional volume available!

About EyeCare Associates of East Texas

We are a very busy practice with three satellite offices that draw from a large optometric referral network. Our beautiful and spacious 33,000 sq. ft. facility includes an optical shop, a hearing center, specialized testing equipment, and superb staffing in each department. Adjacent to our clinic is our recently completed state-of-the-art single-specialty ASC.

  • As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy:
  • An outstanding practice environment with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
  • A support staff that is trained in providing efficient, patient-centered care.
  • The opportunity to participate in clinical trials and provide patients with cutting edge treatments.
  • An established network providing a referral base
  • A network of Trusted Peers

Our Benefits Package includes:

  • A guaranteed, generous compensation package that is competitive.
  • Positive Work-Life Balance
  • Company-Matched 401K
  • Continuing Education & Licensure Allowance
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

About the Area

Tyler, Texas is a thriving city a short 90-minute drive from Dallas and is the fastest-growing retirement community in the area. We are surrounded by the famous East Texas piney woods, three large lakes, and many golf courses. Texas has favorable tort reform and no state income tax - this is a tremendous opportunity to join a busy practice in a beautiful community!

For more information, contact Rachel Tankersley at racheltankersley@eyecare-partners.com or text/call 314.580.0036

Key Responsibilities

The Vitreoretinal Surgeon will join a multi-specialty practice to provide high-quality patient care and expand the clinic's footprint. Responsibilities include performing specialized surgeries, participating in clinical trials, and collaborating with a team of ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Ophthalmology. The role requires a specialized focus on vitreoretinal surgery and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Glaucoma TreatmentRetina SurgeryCornea Disease Treatment

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $275k (middle half $275k–$525k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Texas127 active1,281 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 98% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $68k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Surgery pay trend−11.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,280 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About EyeCare Partners Doctors

Hospitals and Health Care
Winnsboro, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed compensation package
Positive work-life balance
Company-matched 401K
Continuing Education & Licensure Allowance
Professional Liability Insurance
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Living in Tyler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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