Medical Retina Ophthalmologist
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Job Description
Medical Retina Ophthalmologist - Job Opportunity
Temple, Texas
Baylor Scott & White Health is recruiting a BC/BE Ophthalmologist to join an established Ophthalmology practice in Temple, Texas.
Position Highlights
Join an established Ophthalmology practice at Baylor Scott & White Medical to provide care to patients in the community.
- Option available to also perform Cataract Surgery
- Team includes: 13 Ophthalmologists (including two Vitreo-Retinal Surgeons) / 6 Optometrists
- Busy schedules Monday-Friday; dedicated time for clinic, procedures, and laser
- Possible bi-weekly time at satellite clinic (22 mile distance)
- Participate in education with a well-established Ophthalmology Residency Program as well as medical students through Baylor College of Medicine
- Call: 4 weeks per year
- Employed position with a comprehensive benefit package
- Epic EMR system with Kaleidoscope for Eyes; Zeiss Forum for image management
Benefits
- Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
- Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
About Us
As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health now includes 48 hospitals, more than 1,000 access points, 9,600 active physicians, and 48,000 employees, plus the Scott and White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance—a network of clinical providers and facilities focused on improving quality, managing the health of patient populations, and reducing the overall cost of care.
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. In 2018, the hospital was ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.
About the Community
Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average.
Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education.
Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Qualifications
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
Where Applicable- Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialist.
Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.
For Additional Information, Please Contact
Joel Aleman, Physician Recruiter |Joel.Aleman@BSWHealth.org
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Retina Ophthalmologist will provide comprehensive eye care to patients within an established practice and participate in the education of medical students and residents. Responsibilities include managing clinic schedules, performing procedures and laser treatments, and potentially conducting cataract surgeries.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$325k (386 salary observations; 3,241 listings), vs ~$307k nationally (10,027 salary observations; 63,488 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in ophthalmology | ranked against 146 Ophthalmology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Texas vs national | $325k median in Texas | $307k nationally (+6%)386 state / 10,027 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Texas | 1,573 active | 22,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Ophthalmology listings | 33 in the last 30 days | 52 the 30 days before (−37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Retina Ophthalmologist at Baylor Scott & White Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Ophthalmology — ranked against 146 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
