Ophthalmologist
Listed compensation
$250K - $300K
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Job Description
Ophthalmologist - Bronx, NY (#2717)
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking an Ophthalmologist to fill an opening with a multi-specialty practice located in Bronx, New York
Responsibilities of the Ophthalmologist
- Provide routine care such as vision testing and prescribing glasses and contact lenses.
- Perform corrective surgeries, such as repairing injuries and corneas and removing cataracts.
- Perform advanced surgical procedures, such as keyhole or laser surgery.
- Diagnose and treat eye diseases and injuries.
- Manage emergency eye clinics, outpatient clinics, or other specialist eye clinics.
- Treat medical disorders that affect vision through a holistic approach.
Use Therapeutic Procedures and Perform Biopsies
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.
Requirements of the Ophthalmologist
- Must have an active NY State License
- Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible
Benefits of the Ophthalmologist
- The salary for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 / yr
- This is a Full-time or Part-time position
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Commuter Benefits program
- Visa Sponsorship opportunities
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Loan repayment
- Flexible schedules
- Stable Employment
- Exclusive 20% Discount Tuition Reduction with local College
Key Responsibilities
Provide routine vision care, diagnose eye diseases, and perform corrective and advanced surgical procedures. Manage various eye clinics and treat medical disorders affecting vision using a holistic approach.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active New York State License. They must also be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 271 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in ophthalmology | ranked against 145 Ophthalmology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$300k | Ophthalmology median $400k (middle half $350k–$650k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$255k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Ophthalmology listings in New York | 6 active | 145 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New York physician listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Ophthalmology listings | 35 in the last 30 days | 51 the 30 days before (−31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| GreenLife Healthcare Staffing | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index271 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ophthalmologist at GreenLife Healthcare Staffing 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 145 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 145 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
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Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k≈ 3.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.