Ophthalmologist - South Bay

OphthalmologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a physician-led partnership with strong values that support a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to medicine.

Provides our physicians with the resources and support systems needed to ensure every physician can focus on practicing medicine, connecting with one another, and providing the best possible care to their patients.

Additional Information

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible

About the Area

Situated in the southwest corner of Los Angeles County, the South Bay is known for its beach cities and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It is an ideal location for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and a calendar of local events. Physicians living here can take advantage of the miles of coastline including Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo, and El Segundo beaches.

Working Here

With a culture grounded in transformation, the South Bay service area is one of the most dynamic in the region. There is a great emphasis on development; physicians at all levels of seniority are encouraged to step up and lead. Trying a different approach to better outcomes is not only encouraged but supported.

That we have a relatively young leadership team speaks to our efforts to open the higher ranks to new associates and partners. Opportunities abound to become involved in committees or in the community, in academics or research, and in clinical operations and purview.

Our collegial, inclusive environment keeps the team connected and engaged, promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting activities that span different age ranges and interests.

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based ophthalmological care to patients. Participate in clinical operations, committees, and potential research or academic activities within the South Bay service area.

Requirements

Candidates must be either Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology. Applicants must also pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareEvidence-based MedicineAcademic Involvement

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Ophthalmology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in ophthalmologyranked against 147 Ophthalmology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOphthalmology median $400k (middle half $340k–$650k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Ophthalmology listings in California28 active145 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ophthalmology listings35 in the last 30 days51 the 30 days before (−31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (147 Ophthalmology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist - South Bay at Southern California Permanente Medical Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Ophthalmology — ranked against 147 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 147 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Physician-led partnership
Patient-centered and evidence-based approach
Resources and support systems
Collegial, inclusive environment
Healthy work-life balance
Opportunities for leadership and development

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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