Description
Ophthalmologist / Cataract Surgeon
Eugene, Oregon
Build, Lead, and Grow Within a High-Performing Private Practice Located in the Heart of Beautiful and Highly Desirable Oregon.
The Eye Center is seeking an experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist/cataract surgeon to join our established, physician-owned private practice in Eugene, Oregon. This opportunity is ideally suited for a seasoned physician or entrepreneurial-minded surgeon who values clinical excellence, operational influence, and long-term ownership potential.
The incoming physician will step into immediate surgical volume and a built-in patient base, as a senior partner transitions away from full-time clinical practice. This is a rare opportunity to expand quickly while helping guide the future direction of a highly respected regional practice.
About The Eye Center
Independent, physician-owned private practice serving Eugene, Florence, and Newport since 1984
Strong brand recognition and long-standing reputation for excellence in patient care
Technology-driven practice with comprehensive refractive offerings and premium IOLs
Robust referral base with established co-management relationships across the region
Modernized main clinic with recently updated facilities
On-site ambulatory surgery center and refractive suite featuring advanced diagnostics and surgical technology
Modernizing Medicine EMR
The Opportunity
Immediate access to high surgical volume, including cataract and refractive surgery
Ability to shape clinical offerings, operational workflows, and long-term strategy
Established infrastructure that supports growth without the burden of building from scratch
Highly experienced clinical and administrative support staff
Two satellite clinics on the Oregon Coast (Florence and Newport) provide geographic reach and growth opportunity
Light call responsibilities: shared among all area ophthalmologists (approximately 2–3 weeks annually); no required hospital call, with optional compensated hospital call available
Ideal Candidate Profile
Board-certified ophthalmologist with significant cataract surgery experience
Fellowship training welcomed but not required
Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in leadership, growth, and long-term practice development
Strong clinical judgment, surgical skill, and collegial approach
Clean professional and disciplinary history
Compensation & Ownership
Competitive income guarantee during transition
Comprehensive benefits package
Partnership track available, including opportunities for ownership in:
The practice
Ambulatory surgery center
Optical
This position offers both financial upside and professional autonomy for a physician seeking more than an employed role.
Why Eugene, Oregon
Dynamic university community (population ~175,000) and home to the University of Oregon
Exceptional lifestyle with access to mountains, Pacific Ocean, and high desert
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts: hiking, cycling, fishing, skiing, and more
Excellent schools, cultural amenities, and a high quality of life
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter to:
Ginny Pecora, RN
Practice Administrator, The Eye Center
gpecora@oregoneyecenter.com
Requirements
Board-certified ophthalmologist with significant cataract surgery experience
Fellowship training welcomed but not required
Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in leadership, growth, and long-term practice development
Strong clinical judgment, surgical skill, and collegial approach
Clean professional and disciplinary history
