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Marietta, Georgia

Ophthalmology Physician - Glaucoma

OphthalmologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Why Join Us

Marietta Eye Clinic is one of the Southeast's premier ophthalmology practices, serving the Atlanta region since 1967.

You'll join a highly respected, physician-led organization with 41 providers, 14 locations, and two ambulatory surgery centers, offering immediate patient demand and outstanding growth potential for a glaucoma specialist.

With a collaborative culture, strong physician engagement, dedicated support staff, and one of the region's strongest reputations for clinical outcomes and patient care, this is an exceptional opportunity to build a long-term practice within a thriving multispecialty eye care network.

Position Highlights

  • Glaucoma Specialist opportunity within a highly regarded multispecialty ophthalmology practice
  • Primary locations include Marietta, Cartersville, and West Cobb, with access to a large established referral network
  • 100% outpatient practice with approximately 35 patients per day
  • Expected volume of 10-20 surgical cases per week plus 8-15 laser procedures weekly
  • Initial surgery and laser schedule every other week, with opportunity to expand as volume grows
  • Practice call only, approximately six one-week assignments per year, with additional compensation provided
  • No hospital call requirements
  • Dedicated physician support including a lead ophthalmic technician, scribe, and additional technical staff
  • Access to two surgery centers with a combined seven operating rooms
  • Opportunity to join a physician-engaged culture with strong leadership involvement and practice growth potential

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with earning potential in the high percentiles
  • Additional compensation for call coverage
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Established referral sources and immediate patient demand
  • Collaborative physician-led culture with opportunities for influence and engagement

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
  • Completion of an accredited Glaucoma Fellowship required
  • Excellent surgical skills and commitment to high-quality patient care
  • Practice-building mindset with strong interpersonal and team-oriented skills
  • 2027 fellows and experienced glaucoma specialists encouraged to apply

Why Marietta & Northwest Atlanta

Marietta offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and metropolitan access, with excellent schools, established neighborhoods, abundant parks, and easy access to all that Atlanta has to offer. Residents enjoy world-class dining, entertainment, professional sports, and a major international airport, while benefiting from a strong quality of life and a growing patient population.

The region's continued growth and demand for specialty eye care provide an outstanding environment for both professional success and personal fulfillment.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Key Responsibilities

The Glaucoma Specialist will provide high-quality outpatient eye care, performing approximately 10-20 surgical cases and 8-15 laser procedures per week. The role involves collaborating within a multispecialty practice and participating in a limited practice-only call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology and have completed an accredited Glaucoma Fellowship. A practice-building mindset and strong surgical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Glaucoma surgeryInterpersonal skillsMultispecialty collaboration

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $400k (middle half $350k–$650k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Georgia568 active22,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Physician listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment568 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Additional compensation for call coverage
Relocation assistance

Living in Marietta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$382k
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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