**Ophthalmologist - Job Opportunity** **Waco, Texas** **Baylor Scott & White Health is recruiting a BC/BE General/Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join an established Ophthalmology practice in Waco, Texas.** **Position Highlights** + Call: 1 in 4 + Established practice with one Ophthalmologist and one Optometrist; plans to expand further. + Satellite of BSW Department of Ophthalmology, Temple, TX; well-established referral pattern with all sub-specialties available + Employed position with a comprehensive benefit package. + Epic EMR system with Kaleidoscope for Eyes; Zeiss Forum for image management **Benefits: Our competitive benefits package includes:** + Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off + 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match + 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution + CME reimbursement ($4,200) and 3 weeks paid days off for CME each year + 4 weeks of paid vacation days each year + Excellent relocation assistance package, and much more! **About Us** As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health now includes 48 hospitals, more than 1,000 access points, 9,600 active physicians, and 48,000 employees, plus the Scott and White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance—a network of clinical providers and facilities focused on improving quality, managing the health of patient populations, and reducing the overall cost of care. **About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest** Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest is a 236-bed acute-care Level II Trauma hospital with the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit in the Waco region. The hospital also has the largest network of primary care physicians on its medical staff. The medical center has achieved the distinguished Magnet® status, the highest national recognition awarded to a hospital or medical center for excellence in nursing. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties including neurosurgery, urology, sports medicine and orthopedics, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. **About the Community** Nestled on the banks of the Brazos River, and conveniently located between Dallas and Austin in the heart of Texas, Waco is a diverse and bustling city with small town charm. Waco boasts a dynamic economy and thriving academic community with five colleges and award-winning school districts. Waco has something for everyone with a flourishing urban downtown and tourism mecca featuring Magnolia Market, Cameron Park Zoo, numerous museums, and endless shopping and dining options. A tremendous setting for outdoor recreational activities, Waco is home to Cameron Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Texas, which spans 416 acres and contains 20 miles of hiking and biking trails. It’s easy to see why Waco, the heartbeat of Texas, is the perfect place to call home. _Source: Bed count and trauma designation data obtained from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) website, 2-5-2020._ **Qualifications:** + Doctorate Degree in Medicine + Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board + Board Certified or Board Eligible with the American Board of Ophthalmology **_Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence._** **For additional information, please contact:** **Melisa Harrison, Physician Recruiter | Melisa.Harrison@BSWHealth.org** As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.