Vitreoretinal Surgeon - RAK (Ashland, KY)

SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit eyecare-partners.com.

Retina Associates of Kentucky is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Retina Specialist to join our established, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice serving patients throughout the greater Ashland, Kentucky area.

With a long-standing reputation for excellence, Retina Associates of Kentucky is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, compassionate care for diseases of the retina and vitreous. Our physicians work closely with patients and referring providers to deliver comprehensive, personalized retinal care.

About Retina Associates of Kentucky

  • Established regional referral base serving patients and referring physicians throughout the area
  • Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of retinal and vitreous disorders
  • Commitment to advancing retinal medicine through research, education, and innovative treatment
  • Experienced physician team with 183 combined years of clinical expertise
  • Physicians nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise in retinal disease
  • Recognition among “Best Doctors in America” and “America’s Top Ophthalmologists”

Why Join Retina Associates of Kentucky?

We offer an outstanding professional environment with strong clinical support and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • CME allowance
  • Paid vacation
  • Medical malpractice insurance coverage
  • State medical licensure and DEA fee coverage
  • Relocation assistance
  • Signing bonus, with terms flexible and negotiable
  • About Ashland, Kentucky

Located in northeastern Kentucky, Ashland offers a welcoming community with a rich history, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living.

Highlights Include

  • Broadway Square, a historic destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment
  • Port of Ashland, home to an impressive collection of bronze sculptures
  • Paramount Arts Center, featuring Broadway productions and other live performances
  • Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, offering educational and interactive exhibits for all ages
  • Convenient access to outdoor recreation and family-friendly amenities

Ashland provides an excellent combination of professional opportunity, community amenities, and quality of life.

Interested in Learning More?

  • Contact Rachel Tankersley
  • Email: racheltankersley@eyecare-partners.com
  • Call/Text: 314-580-0036

Key Responsibilities

The Retina Specialist will provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for diseases of the retina and vitreous. They will work closely with patients and referring providers to deliver personalized retinal care within a multi-specialty practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Retina Specialist. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work within an established regional referral network.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Retina surgeryVitreous surgeryClinical diagnosisRetinal disease treatmentPatient careMedical educationSurgical expertise

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 84% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
8% this job
Sign-on bonus
6% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 879 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ashland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$150k
Median resident rent
$872/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
Paid Vacation
Medical Malpractice Insurance Coverage