Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Lexington, KY

SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

Retina Associates of Kentucky – Retina Specialist Opportunity

Retina Associates of Kentucky (RAK) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Retina Specialist to join our highly respected ophthalmology practice serving patients throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky.

RAK is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and compassionate patient care. Our physicians are dedicated to providing advanced, state-of-the-art treatment for retinal and vitreous diseases while maintaining strong relationships with patients and referring physicians.

About Retina Associates of Kentucky

  • Established practice with a strong regional referral network and loyal patient base
  • Experienced team of physicians with more than 180 years of combined experience
  • Physicians recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical expertise
  • Active involvement in clinical research, education, and advancing ophthalmic care
  • Physicians recognized among “Best Doctors in America” and “America’s Top Ophthalmologists”
  • Opportunity to join a collaborative team with a strong reputation throughout the region

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with productivity-based incentives
  • Accelerated path to partnership within one year
  • No buy-in required for partnership
  • Partnership vesting begins on your start date
  • Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • CME allowance and paid vacation
  • Signing bonus and relocation assistance — flexible and negotiable
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Support with state licensure and DEA fees
  • Dedicated administrative and operational support so you can focus on patient care
  • Why Lexington, Kentucky?
  • Lexington offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity, affordability, and quality of life.
  • Affordable Living: Cost of living is approximately 6% below the U.S. average, with housing costs roughly 10% below the national average
  • Education & Healthcare: Home to leading universities and a thriving healthcare community
  • Vibrant Culture: Enjoy locally owned restaurants, arts, live music, and a growing downtown scene
  • Outdoor Lifestyle: Experience the beauty of Bluegrass horse country, more than 100 parks, scenic trails, and surrounding countryside
  • Family-Friendly Community: Excellent schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community

Let’s Connect

  • If you’re interested in learning more about joining Retina Associates of Kentucky, we’d love to connect and tell you more about the opportunity.
  • Rachel Tankersley
  • Director, Talent Acquisition | EyeCare Partners
  • Email: Racheltankersley@eyecare-partners.com
  • Phone: 314-580-0036

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced, state-of-the-art treatment for retinal and vitreous diseases to patients. Maintain strong collaborative relationships with patients and referring physicians within the practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Retina Specialist. The role requires clinical expertise in ophthalmology and a commitment to patient care and research.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Vitreoretinal surgeryRetinal disease treatmentVitreous disease treatment

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.2 / 10 · above average in surgeryranked against 1,205 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $505k (middle half $300k–$650k)164 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Kentucky161 active22,763 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusKentucky Physician listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 6% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings836 in the last 30 days508 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,205 Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,205 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Retina Associates of Kentucky

Hospitals and Health Care
Lexington, Kentucky
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with productivity-based incentives
Accelerated path to partnership within one year
No buy-in required for partnership
Partnership vesting begins on start date
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
CME allowance
Paid vacation

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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