Ophthalmologist Job at DHR Health in Edinburg, TX

OPHTHALMOLOGY OPPORTUNITY

DHR Health, the first and only Level I Trauma center in the region is proud to offer the best specialty care for the many patients we serve.  DHR Health has revolutionized the healthcare landscape in the Rio Grande Valley and continues to raise the standard of care delivery model for the benefit of all local residents. Our mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time. 

At DHR Health Eye Institute, we provide advanced and specialized treatments for dry eye, cataract evaluation, management, and surgery, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma diagnosis and management, laser and injection therapy for diabetic involvement of the eye, laser treatment for after cataracts, macular degeneration evaluation and management and Pterygium excision.

DHR Health is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Ophthalmologist to join our team.

Opportunity Highlights:

• One of the largest physician-owned hospitals in the U.S.
• First Level I Trauma Center
• 530-Bed hospital
• Nationally Recognized- Safest Care- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" (Spring 2025)
• 100 Top Hospitals by Premier, Inc. (Spring 2025)
• DHR Health is an ACGME-Accredited Sponsoring Institution
• Nine Residency Programs (ACGME approved)
• One Fellowship Program (ACGME approved)
• Opportunities for faculty appointment and research
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Community Highlights:

• Located on the U.S. Southern Border (southernmost tip)
• Warm climate and subtropical weather with more than 250 days of sunshine
• 70 miles west of the shores of South Padre Island, Texas
• Excellent public and private schools from elementary to high school
• Home of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas A&M Higher Education Center, and South Texas College
• Low cost of living
• Low crime rate
• Tort Reform-Texas has the second-lowest malpractice payment rate in the U.S.
• No state income tax
• Lots of shopping and premium outlets
• Conserved Texas wildlife and habitat
• Migratory birds and sea turtles