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Posted: 13-Aug-25
Location: Harker Heights, Texas
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Internal Number: 25014084
Optometrist - Job Opportunity
Harker Heights
Baylor Scott & White Health is recruiting an Optometrist to join a growing Ophthalmology practice in Temple, Texas.
Position Highlights
- Individual will be joining a well-developed Ophthalmology/Optometry practice within BSWH- Temple
- Subspecialty support includes: Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, General Ophthalmology, Retina, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Cornea
- Baylor Scott & White- Pavillion in Temple, TX
- Employed position with a comprehensive benefit package
- Epic EMR system Kaleidoscope for Eyes; Zeiss Forum for image management
Compensation
New Providers to BSW receive a two-year minimum salary guarantee based on level of experience. There are opportunities to transition to the regular compensation plan sooner than two years. The BSW regular compensation plan utilizes an RVU based system based on a blend of national surveys. For reference, the current blended median (50th percentile) benchmark for RVUs is 6,024 with a corresponding compensation of $172K (50th percentile). Our Faculty Optometrists produce RVUs in the 85th to 95th percentiles and are compensated accordingly.
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 - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. In 2022, the hospital ranks No.5 of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.
About the Community
Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that?s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the "Wildflower Capital of Texas," Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) / 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
- Annual CME reimbursement ($4250)
- Excellent relocation assistance package, and much more!
Qualifications/Requirements:
· Doctorate Degree in Optometry
· License from the National Board of Examiners in Optometry
· State of Texas license from the Texas Optometry Board
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