Description

The Retina Institute of St. Louis (TRI) is seeking a BC/BE Vitreoretinal Surgeon. TRI provides the full spectrum of retinal care and enjoys a world-class reputation built over the past 50 years. Today, there are nine fully staffed/equipped offices located in and around the greater metropolitan area of St. Louis. Travel to satellite offices will be required at least once weekly. All surgery is done locally in hospital-based and ambulatory surgery centers.

Patient care is our top priority and requires excellent communication skills, cultivation of referring doctor relationships, adherence to compliance measures, promotion of an atmosphere of unity and collaboration, and maintenance of the highest ethical standards. The applicant must be willing to contribute to the educational component of an academically-inclined private practice. TRI maintains a 2-year AUPO certified fellowship program that is also a primary focus of our practice. Two to three fellows are accepted each year through SF Match and the new associate is expected to be fully engaged with their training through participation in conferences, as well as mentorship in the clinics, operating room, and research. In addition, TRI hosts two annual meetings for the regional eye care community.

In our practice, you can expect to be well compensated for your efforts and would enjoy:

• Highly competitive compensation and clear, accelerated partnership track with no buy in.
• Generous sign on bonus, relocation assistance, 3rd year lucrative pre-partner bonus incentive, and profit interests granted on day one of employment.
• Full benefits including company paid health and dental insurance.
• The opportunity to train future vitreoretinal specialists in our fellowship program
• Participation in clinical trials is encouraged with a fully staffed research team
• Call shared equally amongst all practice physicians
• 401k
• Company funded licensing, dues, subscriptions, and generous CME
• Fully funded malpractice

About the area:

St. Louis is a world-class city with an array of cultural offerings, educational institutions, sports, and culinary experiences. The zoo is second to none and the palatial St. Louis Art Museum is world class. It sits within Forest Park, a 1300-acre oasis voted one of the best urban parks in the country. There are numerous music venues including the Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and recent return to the newly renovated Powell Hall. St. Louis is home to Cardinals baseball, The Blues, and St. Louis City soccer club. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate its proximity to hiking trails, biking, boating, and indoor/outdoor rock climbing.

RCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable law.