Ophthalmologist

Job Title:  Ophthalmologist

Location: San Jose, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours; no overnight or on-call duties

Job Summary:

El Camino Health Medical Network is seeking a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmologist to join our ambulatory team. This role is focused on outpatient care, serving a diverse patient population with a variety of eye conditions. The position offers an excellent opportunity to build long-term patient relationships while practicing in a supportive, collegial environment with strong administrative and clinical support.

This physician will diagnose and treat a wide range of ophthalmic conditions in a clinical, non-hospital setting. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive and subspecialty eye exams (e.g., glaucoma, retina, cataracts, cornea, etc.)
• Diagnose and manage medical and some minor surgical eye conditions in an ambulatory care setting
• Prescribe medications, corrective lenses, or therapies as needed
• Conduct minor in-office procedures (e.g., laser treatments, intravitreal injections)
• Refer patients for surgical intervention or to other subspecialists as appropriate
• Document all patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with optometrists, technicians, and primary care physicians to coordinate care
• Educate patients about diagnosis, treatment options, and preventive eye care

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Ophthalmology
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology
• Unrestricted medical license in California
• DEA license
• Proficiency with EHR systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to outpatient care and preventive medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e.g., retina, glaucoma, cornea) is a plus
• Experience in outpatient ophthalmology

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance and paid time off
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Work-life balance with no overnight or call