<p>A 29-year-established, high-volume ophthalmology practice in Ellsworth, Maine is recruiting a full-time employed Ophthalmologist to join a two-physician group with an on-site ambulatory surgery center and immediate surgical volume from day one. The practice carries deep community roots, a strong referral network from local optometrists and primary care physicians, and advanced diagnostic and surgical technology across 10 dedicated exam rooms. Fellowship-trained candidates in Glaucoma or Cornea will step into significant unmet subspecialty demand in a region that has few comparable resources. This is a rare opportunity to build a high-volume surgical practice in one of the most sought-after lifestyle destinations in the Northeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position — all experience levels welcome, including new graduates</li> <li>Established two-physician practice with 29 years of community trust and a loyal patient base</li> <li>Immediate surgical volume: 10+ cataract cases per week available from year one</li> <li>Diverse surgical and procedural scope: cataract surgery, YAG capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI), and selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)</li> <li>Fellowship-trained Glaucoma or Cornea subspecialists will find significant unmet community demand with a clear path to subspecialty volume growth</li> <li>On-site ambulatory surgery center for procedural convenience and scheduling efficiency</li> <li>10 exam rooms equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical technology: iTrace wavefront aberrometer, Zeiss OCT, Argos optical biometer, LAL IOL Light Delivery Device, and ORA Wavetec intraoperative aberrometry</li> <li>Clinic schedule includes Friday afternoons off</li> <li>Strong, established referral base from local optometrists and primary care physicians throughout the Downeast Maine region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency</li> <li>Fellowship training in Glaucoma or Cornea is a significant plus and will expand subspecialty scope</li> <li>Active Maine medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ellsworth serves as the gateway to Acadia National Park and Maine's Downeast coast, placing physicians within 20 minutes of Cadillac Mountain, ocean cliff hiking, Acadia's carriage trails, and Bar Harbor's harbor. The region offers four-season outdoor recreation — sailing, kayaking, and fresh seafood in summer; cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter — alongside a tight-knit, welcoming community that consistently ranks among the best quality-of-life destinations in the Northeast. Bangor, the region's largest city, is 30 minutes north and provides additional dining, shopping, and convenient air access via Bangor International Airport. Housing is remarkably affordable by New England standards, with waterfront properties and wooded acreage available at a fraction of comparable Massachusetts prices.</p>