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Ellsworth, Maine

Ophthalmologist Physician

OphthalmologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Why Join Us

Coastal Eye Care is a 29-year-old, two-physician ophthalmology practice with deep roots in Downeast Maine — and they're ready to welcome a third. You'll step into an established, high-volume clinic with a loyal referral network of local ODs and PCPs, an on-site ASC, and immediate surgical volume from day one.

The technology is cutting-edge, the team is experienced, and the call schedule is nonexistent — no hospital call, no ER coverage. This is a rare chance to build a meaningful practice without building from scratch.

Position Highlights

  • Full-time ophthalmology opportunity within a busy, community-anchored two-MD group practice
  • 10+ cataract cases per week available in year one, with strong growth trajectory
  • Surgical scope includes cataract surgery, YAG, LPI, and SLT procedures
  • Fellowship-trained candidates in Glaucoma or Cornea will find unmet subspecialty demand and genuine opportunity to expand those services
  • Advanced technology: iTrace, Zeiss OCT, Argos biometer, LAL IOL Light Delivery Device, ORA Wavetec, and full premium IOL capability
  • 10 exam rooms with experienced technical staff and dedicated scribe support
  • ASC located on-site in the same building
  • No hospital call and no emergency room call
  • Friday afternoons off built into the standard schedule

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
  • CME allowance with paid time off for continuing education
  • Paid vacation and professional dues coverage
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
  • Active Maine medical license or willingness to obtain upon offer
  • All experience levels welcome, including fellowship-trained subspecialists

Why Ellsworth

Ellsworth sits at the gateway to Acadia National Park, giving you world-class hiking, biking, and coastal scenery within a short drive of your front door. The town itself offers a walkable historic downtown with local restaurants, galleries, and a genuine sense of community that's increasingly rare.

Six lakes and the Union River make it a year-round destination for kayaking, fishing, and winter recreation, while the Downeast Sunrise Trail and Woodlawn Museum add cultural and outdoor depth to everyday life.

If you're looking for a place where quality of life isn't a talking point but a daily reality, Ellsworth delivers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive ophthalmology services in a high-volume community practice, including performing cataract, YAG, LPI, and SLT surgeries. Manage patient care utilizing advanced diagnostic technology and collaborate with a technical staff and scribe support.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology and hold or be able to obtain an active Maine medical license. All experience levels are welcome, including fellowship-trained subspecialists in Glaucoma or Cornea.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

YAG ProceduresLPI ProceduresGlaucoma ManagementCornea ManagementSurgical Volume Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Ophthalmology — ranked against 114 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,500 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $48 per wRVU — implying roughly $360k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Ophthalmology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 114 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Ellsworth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Median resident rent
$1,017/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary with Productivity Incentives
CME Allowance with Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Professional Dues Coverage
Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance