Ophthalmology Opportunity - Abilene, TX

Ophthalmology

Abilene, Texas offers a high quality of life both professionally and personally. BC/BE Ophthalmologist needed to practice at the largest regional medical center within 150-mile radius.  Practicing and experienced physicians as well as residents will be considered. Must be licensed in Texas or eligible. Employment with a private group is available. Relocation, marketing, sign-on bonus and stipend can be offered. 

• Attractive yearly salary (at least $430,766 the first year) + lucrative incentive program
• Employment or private practice option

• Sign-on bonus, to include relocation (up to $45K)
• Potential Training Stipend (up to 24 months out)
• Potential Practice Start-Up Loan ($30K)
• Marketing to community and region included

Abilene, Texas is a regional center of higher education and the Arts. This mid-sized city is home to 120K people with a 24-county regional draw of 400,000. The people distinguish themselves as being warm, friendly and open to accepting new people and ideas. It is a charming, safe community and a fine place to raise a family. Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas serves as the hub for healthcare services in the Texas Midwest. Founded in 1924, it is now licensed for 564 beds and offers a broad spectrum of services ranging from prenatal and birthing services to retirement living and hospice care. You will find most medical and surgical specialists are on staff to assist in the care of your patients.

Hendrick Health was founded in 1924 as a not-for-profit healthcare institution in response to a community need for quality healthcare. Throughout the decades, Hendrick has grown with the community, offering a wide range of comprehensive healthcare services to the Texas Midwest. In 2020, Hendrick Medical Center became Hendrick Health and expanded to a three-hospital system - Hendrick Medical Center and Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene; and Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood. You will find most medical and surgical specialists on staff to assist in the care of your patients.

Hendrick has received the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award 20 years in a row, the 2021 Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work for the third year, the 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired, Level 8 Acute recognition, as well as its ongoing Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The mission created more than 101 years ago continues today, and it will remain so as Hendrick Health moves into the future "striving to deliver high quality healthcare emphasizing excellence and compassion consistent with the healing ministry of Jesus Christ." We are a nonprofit system so all of our profits are invested back into the system for purchasing equipment or expanding our facilities. We work hard each year to continue to cultivate a strong and cohesive working environment to ensure our patients receive the best care possible.

Abilene, Texas is located in the Texas Midwest just two hours west of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The City of Abilene offers a high quality of life and low cost of living. It’s a great and safe place to raise a family - a small-town atmosphere with all the big city conveniences. This midsized city is home to 120K people with a 24-county regional draw of 400K.

Here is a virtual tour of the main hospital, Hendrick Medical Center.

Here is also a message from the physicians at Hendrick Medical Center.

Abilene, Texas is a regional center of higher education and the Arts. This mid-sized city is home to 130K people with a 24-county regional draw of 400,000. The people distinguish themselves as being warm, friendly and open to accepting new people and ideas. It is a charming, safe community and a fine place to raise a family. The three private universities in Abilene add to the city’s cultural affairs and activities. Abilenians enjoy visiting the Paramount Theatre, Grace Museum, Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene Philharmonic, 12^th Armored Division Museum, Abilene Zoo and the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival. You may also find these links to be of interest so that you can learn a little bit more about Abilene:

• Abilene Attractions
• Downtown Abilene
• Mall of Abilene
• Shopping
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce
• City of Abilene
• Private Elementary School - St. Johns
• Abilene Independent School District
• Wylie Independent School District
• Texas Tech University - Abilene Campus
• Abilene Christian University
• Abilene Philharmonic
• Abilene Zoo
• Abilene Paramount Theatre
• Adventure Cove
• The Mill Winery 

Abilene, Texas is a regional center of higher education and the Arts. This midsized city is home to 130K people with a 24 county regional draw of 400K. The people distinguish themselves as being warm, friendly and open to accepting new people and ideas. It is a charming, safe community and a fine place to raise a family. The three private universities in Abilene add to the city’s cultural affairs and activities. Abilenians enjoy visiting the Paramount Theatre, Grace Museum, Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene Philharmonic, 12^th Armored Division Museum, Abilene Zoo and the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival.