Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Job Description

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

$500,000 Guaranteed Annual Income + $50,000 Signing and Relocation Allowance

Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Position Description

An exceptional opportunity is available for a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join an established and thriving private ophthalmology clinic in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

The successful candidate will receive a guaranteed annual income of $500,000, along with a $50,000 signing and relocation allowance in exchange for a minimum two-year service commitment.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced ophthalmologist seeking a stable, high-volume practice or a recent graduate looking to quickly establish a busy medical and surgical practice without the financial pressures associated with building a clinic from the ground up.

Prince Albert is a regional referral centre for central and northern Saskatchewan, providing access to a broad and established patient population. The incoming ophthalmologist will benefit from an active patient base and strong referral relationships with local optometrists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals.

The clinic offers fully equipped examination lanes, advanced diagnostic technology, an integrated electronic medical record system, and experienced support staff to promote efficient patient flow and allow the successful candidate to begin building their practice immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmic care, including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, medical retina services, and minor ophthalmic procedures.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and provide follow-up care for patients with a broad range of ophthalmic conditions.
• Collaborate with local optometrists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated regional patient care.
• Participate in the regional specialist on-call rotation at Victoria Hospital.

Clinic and Surgical Infrastructure

• Turnkey clinic environment: Modern examination lanes, a fully integrated electronic medical record system, and a comprehensive diagnostic suite.
• Advanced diagnostic technology: Equipment includes optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field testing, biometry, and fundus imaging.
• Operating room access: Two surgical days per week are available at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert.
• Experienced surgical support: Dedicated local operating room teams help support efficient and well-coordinated surgical days.

Compensation and Incentives

• Guaranteed annual income: $500,000.
• Signing and relocation allowance: $50,000 provided in connection with a minimum two-year service commitment.
• Provincial recruitment and retention incentives: Prince Albert may qualify as an eligible community under the saskdocs Rural Physician Incentive Program – Regional Expansion, which offers eligible physicians up to $100,000 over five years.
• The successful candidate may also be eligible for applicable annual Saskatchewan Medical Association specialist programs.

Eligibility for recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives is subject to the requirements, approvals, and terms of the applicable program.

Job Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS).
• Hold or be eligible for certification in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Demonstrate the clinical knowledge, surgical skills, and professional competencies required to provide comprehensive ophthalmic care.
• Be committed to collaborative, patient-centred care and effective working relationships with regional healthcare partners.