Director of Ophthalmology - Eastern New Mexico | Clinical Strategy Partners
DIRECTOR OF OPTHALMOLOGY Eastern New Mexico

$550K Salary, $1M Potential

Control Over Staffing • 4-Day Work Week

Job ID: OPH-0029

Search Activated: 02/2026

The Opportunity

We're seeking a visionary Director of Opthalmology to spearhead the development of a brand-new, comprehensive Vision service line with a profitable, non-profit hospital.

As the primary provider in a region currently lacking local, full-time ophthalmology coverage, you will have the unique opportunity to build a sustainable practice from the ground up and capture significant patient volume currently migrating to out-of-state markets.

You will have the full support of the hospital along the with the autonomy to build the service line. You'll help choose the equipment and staffing necessary to create a team where providers are thrilled to come to work every day, and patients are recieving unmatched care they don't have to travel for. The environment is collaborative with a modern tech stack including Meditech Expanse and AI Scribe technology.

Why This Role?

  • Income & Support: Guaranteed base, bonus, LASIK option.
  • Leadership: Build the service line. Shape the Eye Center, team, and workflows.
  • High Demand: 4,500+ patients/year across cataracts, glaucoma, and LASIK.
  • Planned Growth: Multi-year expansion with additional opthalmologists and optometrists.

Financial Package

Income

$500K-$550K Salary

Conservative Potential

$1,000,000+

Signing Bonus

$50K

Additional Benefits

Relocation + Loan Repayment

Robust Benefits Package: Health insurance for physician and family, malpractice, tail coverage, wRVU bonus, retirement plan, paid licensure, $5,000 CME allowance + 1 week CME time off, and 6 weeks PTO.

Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
  • Strong surgical skills with emphasis on cataract surgery
  • Interest in comprehensive ophthalmology practice
  • J-1 and H-1B visa candidates welcome

Interested?

Contact Falon Verner to learn more.

Falon Verner

Falon Verner

Partner

P: (469) 369-0535

E: [email protected]

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