Vitreoretinal Surgeon - Lexington, KY
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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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.2 / 10 · above average in surgery | ranked against 1,205 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $505k (middle half $300k–$650k)164 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kentucky index 90.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Kentucky | 161 active | 22,763 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Kentucky Physician listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 6% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 836 in the last 30 days | 508 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 |
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