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Job Description & Requirements
Glaucoma Specialist Physician
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $286380.00 - $390000.00

Join a rapidly growing academic ophthalmology department with UT institutional support and program-building opportunities in Houston, Texas.

The Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, seeks a BC/BE Ophthalmologist to join its expanding team at the prominent Cizik Eye Center. Connect with us today to learn more.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Access UT institutional support for clinical practice and academic growth
• Work with a strong infrastructure at the prominent Cizik Eye Center with an excellent reputation and resources
• Join UT Health as an innovative physician interested in program-building opportunities
• Practice due to increasing patient demand and rapid departmental growth over 4 years
• Walk into an existing panel of patients and be busy from day one
• Practice with in-house imaging capabilities in a renovated facility
• Teach 16 residents annually, with typically 2-3 residents present in the clinic daily
• Tailor your clinic, surgical, and academic mix based on your interests
• Receive premiums covered by the program as part of your benefits package
• Collaborate with a collegial team committed to clinical excellence, research, and teaching
• See patients at Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Hospital community location, depending on the scope of work

Community Highlights:

A leading cultural and culinary destination, Greater Houston is a vibrant region that thrives as the fourth-largest city in the United States. You'll find world-class dining, arts, shopping, and nightlife. Enjoy a wealth of outdoor recreation, numerous Gulf Coast beaches, a variety of water activities, and no state income taxes in Texas.

• Houston is a Best Place to Live and Retire in America (US News)
• Excellent Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A grades for Amenities, Commute, Cost of Living, Housing, and Health & Safety
• Beautiful homes in inviting neighborhoods + excellent schools — a wonderful place for families and individuals alike
• Home to professional sports teams and myriad restaurants with cuisine from numerous countries
• Texas was named a Best State to Practice in 2025 by Medscape

Facility Location
From rodeos and performing arts to space exploration and medical research, Houston is a city with a uniquely vibrant style and flair. This truly Texas-size city is the ideal destination for traveling health care professionals looking to broaden their skills at highly respected facilities, while enjoying the city’s cosmopolitan flair, renowned arts scene and wide open spaces.

Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.

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