Vitreoretinal Surgeon

About the role

Retina Specialist (Medical or Surgical) position with Retina Group of Washington (RGW) at The Retina Care Center (RCC). Join a renowned team of physicians (Eric P. Suan, MD; Matthew A. Speicher, MD; Newman J. Sund, MD, Ph.D; Timothy D. Polk, MD; Ross Lakhanpal, MD; Heather M. Tamez, MD) in a nationally recognized vertically‑integrated network delivering high‑quality, compassionate vitreoretinal care to the DE, MD, & PA eyecare communities. The practice emphasizes excellent patient care, clinical research, and education, offering access to modern diagnostic and treatment equipment, operating rooms, a dedicated clinical trials team, and physician‑led administrative support for growth and brand marketing.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and/or surgical vitreoretinal care to patients.
• Utilize essential diagnostic and treatment equipment available at each location.
• Perform surgeries in modernized operating rooms with skilled staff.
• Participate in clinical trials, with opportunity to serve as principal investigator in Phase 2 and 3 studies.
• Engage in collaborative surgical skills review and mentorship.
• Contribute to practice building and referral relationship development with guidance from established partners.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Ophthalmology residency.
• Fellowship in Medical Retina or Vitreoretinal Surgery.
• American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) certification (or eligibility and active pursuit of certification).
• Visa sponsorship not offered.

Skills

• Patient‑centered, passionate, optimistic, and energized.
• Innovative, adaptable, efficient, and able to work effectively in team‑ and solution‑oriented environments.
• Ethical and honest.
• Comfortable giving and receiving direct, developmental feedback.
• Accountable for goals, deliverables, and overall performance.

Benefits

• Signing bonus of $30,000.
• Career starter bonus of $100,000 payable on start date.
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, vision, dental, PTO, CME, paid malpractice insurance.
• Substantial and aggressive Profit Share Unit (PSU) program.
• Opportunity to obtain equity and a clear path to vested partnership.
• Physician‑led administrative team focused on strategic growth and brand marketing.
• Access to established physicians’ goodwill and guidance on referral relationship development.

Pay

• Base salary: $400,000 (Year 1), $500,000 (Year 2), $600,000 (Year 3).
• Ability to earn production bonuses beginning in Year 1.
• Defined 3‑year partner track with no buy‑in, loans, or required investments.
• Established partners typically earn above the 90th percentile nationally.

Schedule

Full‑time position.