Ophthalmologist - Cornea and External Disease Specialists at American Academy of Ophthalmology

Baptist Eye Surgeons in Knoxville and Morristown, Tennessee is searching for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Ophthalmologist, Cornea and External Disease Specialist, who is interested in a high volume, collegial environment. Subspecialty training is required. The successful applicant will be adept in corneal transplantation as well as advanced IOL fixation techniques.

Our multispecialty practice currently has 9 Ophthalmologists (including subspecialists in Cornea, Glaucoma, and Oculoplastics) and 1 Optometrist. We have 3 busy offices with all the latest diagnostic/therapeutic equipment. Opportunities exist for investments in real estate, as well as an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Our practice is physician-owned and physician-managed. We are proud of our partnership and have no desire to be part of private equity. Our group is committed to ethical and responsible care of our patients. The physicians of Baptist Eye Surgeons support each other as a team and enjoy a collegial relationship with other ophthalmology groups in the area.

East Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the best places to live with reasonable cost of living, low tax rates, and no state income tax. Knoxville offers the amenities of life in a bigger town, but you are never too far from the rolling hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, picturesque lakes, quarries, rivers, mountain streams, or trails for hiking and camping. Knoxville is one of the region’s most accessible cities for authentic outdoor adventure. Ijams Nature Center is located three miles from downtown Knoxville, offering hiking, bike trails, paddling, and more.

The city also holds many cultural opportunities including the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, The Tennessee Theatre, The Bijou Theatre, and the Knoxville Museum of Art, just to name a few. Knoxville comes alive in the fall for the Tennessee Volunteers football at Neyland Stadium on the beautiful campus of the University of Tennessee. The city offers both public and private highly rated, award-winning golf courses.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary with signing and productivity bonuses, as well as a robust benefits package including 401(k) and health and dental insurance. Please send a cover letter and CV to Valerie Gibbs at vgibbs@baptisteye.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.