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Vitreoretinal Surgeon Opportunity
Location: Greenville, North Carolina
Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time
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Position Type

• Full-time permanent

Required Training

• Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery – REQUIRED

Board Status

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology – REQUIRED

Clinical Focus

• Surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases

Additional Interests (Preferred)

• Resident education
• Residency program development
• Academic medicine

Practice Overview
Facility Type

• Tertiary referral center

Hospital

• Medical Center
• 974-bed tertiary care hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet® recognized facility

Referral Sources

• Strong hospital referral network
• Regional referrals from optometrists and ophthalmologists
• Limited regional subspecialty coverage creating high demand

Program Highlights

• New ACGME-approved Ophthalmology Residency Program
• First residency class starting Summer 2026
• Opportunity to help build and shape the training program
• Academic appointment available through East Carolina University
  • Assistant or Associate Professor rank

Responsibilities

• Clinical vitreoretinal surgery practice
• Teaching residents and trainees
• Rotating call coverage
• Participation in academic and research initiatives

Practice Resources

• Newly renovated ophthalmology facility
• State-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Close proximity to hospital and ambulatory surgery center
• Strong administrative and clinical support staff

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive package may include:

• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus
• Income guarantee
• Loan repayment (eligible candidates)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• 401k + 457 retirement plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Residency/Fellowship commitment stipends

Community Information
Location: Greenville
Community Highlights:

• Home to East Carolina University with 28,000+ students
• Division I athletics (American Athletic Conference)
• Cost of living below national average
• Affordable housing and strong school systems
• $500M downtown revitalization project
• 25 parks, recreation facilities, and greenways
• Easy access to North Carolina beaches and state parks

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High demand vitreoretinal surgery market
• Academic + clinical hybrid role
• Opportunity to help build a new ophthalmology residency
• Large tertiary referral center
• Support from a major regional health system

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