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Retina Surgeon Opportunity in Columbia, Missouri | Retina Only Private Practice | Partnership Track
A Rare Opportunity to Step Into a High-Demand Retina Practice
Join a well-established, physician-owned retina practice in central Missouri that blends strong clinical volume with a genuinely supportive, family-oriented culture. With a recent retirement and continued regional demand, this is a true growth opportunity—where you can build a busy surgical practice quickly while being mentored by experienced, approachable partners.
This is a practice where relationships matter—among physicians, staff, and patients—and where long-term success is measured by both professional fulfillment and quality of life.
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What Makes This Opportunity Unique
• Physician-owned, partnership-track model (2-year track)
• High clinical demand with rapid ramp-up (significant new patient flow)
• Balanced schedule: clinic + dedicated surgery day each week
• Efficient support structure: dedicated scribes, techs, and modern imaging
• Minimal call burden with limited after-hours disruptions
• Strong mentorship culture with collaborative partners
• Family-first environment—leadership prioritizes work-life balance
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Practice Highlights
• Retina-only, private practice with decades of community presence
• 15,000+ annual patient encounters
• 200+ annual surgical cases (and growing)
• Modern technology including OCT-A and advanced surgical platforms
• ASC access with hospital backup as needed
• Satellite clinics (1 day/week) to support regional demand
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Typical Schedule
• Monday–Thursday: Full clinic + procedures
• Friday: Half-day
• 1 dedicated surgery day per week
• 1 satellite clinic day per week
Patient volume builds quickly, with strong referral patterns and a collaborative approach to help you establish your practice.
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Compensation & Benefits
• Excellent base salary
• Production bonus
• Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance
• Full benefits package including:
o Malpractice
o Health insurance
o 401(k)
o CME + stipend
o Licensure & dues covered
o PTO + additional CME time
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Culture You Can Feel
This is a down-to-earth, patient-first group where physicians are approachable, supportive, and aligned in how they care for patients and treat their team.
• Long-tenured staff who feel valued
• Leadership that prioritized staff stability—even during uncertain times
• A collegial, ego-free environment
• Strong emphasis on integrity, learning, and doing what’s right for patients
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Why Columbia, Missouri?
Columbia offers an exceptional quality of life—especially for physicians seeking balance, affordability, and a strong sense of community.
A Few Things You Might Not Expect:
• Vibrant college town energy with a major university bringing culture, sports, and intellectual life
• Easy access to everything—no long commutes, no big-city congestion
• Affordable housing with the ability to truly “live well”
• Great schools and family-friendly environment
• Outdoor lifestyle: trails, parks, and nearby lakes
• Centrally located between St. Louis and Kansas City for easy travel
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Who This Role Is Ideal For
• Fellowship-trained retina surgeons seeking autonomy + support
• Physicians who value long-term partnership over short-term gain
• Those who want to build a busy surgical practice quickly
• Individuals who appreciate a collaborative, relationship-driven culture
Contact
Reach out to Drew Caldwell of OjO Recruitment Agency (formerly OjO, Ophthalmology jobs Online) to learn more. Drew@ojorecruitment.com.
All inquiries are confidential and there is no cost for ophthalmologists and optometrists who are searching for positions.
OjO is one of the nation’s most established eye care recruitment services. We’ve been helping ophthalmologists and optometrists find great jobs and partnership positions with practices nationwide for 17 years. We’d love to help you too!
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