Job description template

Ophthalmologist Job Description Template

A copy-ready ophthalmologist job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows ophthalmologists earn a median of $300,080 ($144.27/hour); the middle 50% earn $173,650–$421,530.

Job title

Ophthalmologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable ophthalmologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will examine eyes and diagnose disease, perform cataract surgery and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Examine eyes and diagnose disease
  • Perform cataract surgery
  • Treat glaucoma
  • Manage retinal disease
  • Perform laser procedures
  • Treat eye injuries
  • Prescribe medications and lenses
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • Doctoral or professional degree
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of eye examination and cataract surgery
  • Steady hands and attention to detail
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • ABO board certification
  • State medical license
  • Retina fellowship
  • Experience with slit lamps

Skills

  • Laser procedures
  • Retinal care
  • Glaucoma management
  • Ocular imaging
  • Communication
  • Calm focus

Work environment and schedule

Ophthalmologists work in clinics, surgery centers and hospitals. Most work regular hours with some on-call for eye emergencies.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a ophthalmologist job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Ophthalmologist” is the clearest; alternates include Eye Surgeon, Eye Physician, Retina Specialist.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of an ophthalmologist so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Ophthalmologist training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Ophthalmologist hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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