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Ophthalmologist – Cornea/Cataract Surgery (Full-Time)

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group · Chula Vista, CA

Posted October 2, 2026

Sharp Rees-Stealy Chula Vista · 480 H Street, Chula Vista, CA, US, 91910

1.0FTE Full-Time Cornea/Cataract Surgery Ophthalmologist- Physician Opening
San Diego, California
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group: Multi-specialty group of 800+ Providers

Live and work in San Diego, California boasting miles of sandy beaches, incredible weather, major attractions, amazing outdoor activities; San Diego is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the West Coast. San Diego is family friendly, with a diverse geography delivering a multitude of housing options and top-rated school districts.

  • Group has 19 clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • Ophthalmology services are offered at 7 site locations
  • SRSMG is a large, multi-specialty group that offers patients convenient, coordinated & integrated care
  • Group provides patients a full range of services across 29 different specialties in medicine
  • All clinics have a lead RN, triage RN, LVNs and 1:1 Provider/MA ratio plus operations team
  • Integrated EMR system allows for seamless communication among group PCP's & specialists

** Requirements/Preferred Experience

  • Must be board-eligible/board-certified physician in Ophthalmology
  • Completion of a Cornea Fellowship is required to join our Ophthalmology division
  • Excellent cataract surgery skills

Position Details

  • 4-day workweek schedule

      • 1 day or 2 half days in OR performing cataract and cataract surgeries
  • Average patient load is 25-30 patients/day (general ophthalmology)

      • New consults
        • Follow-Up
        • Post-Ops
        • Laser surgical procedures
  • Salary Range: $360,000-$700,000+ The posted compensation range reflects the anticipated salary or compensation range for this position, as required by applicable state law. Actual total compensation may be higher and can include additional earnings such as productivity incentives, quality and performance bonuses, hospital/call stipends, extra shift pay, and other compensation components, where applicable. Providers may also be eligible for a CME allowance and a comprehensive benefits package. Individual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.

  • Practice will be combination of general Ophthalmology and Cornea/Cataract surgery

  • 2 Call Pools:

      • General call for the department is taken 1 week at a time, approximately 4-5 weeks per year.
        • Sub-specialty back up call is taking 1 month at a time
  • User friendly work schedule with excellent support staff and collegial work environment

  • If fellow, will be required to become board certified within first two years of employment

  • SIGN-ON BONUS

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

  • Full comprehensive benefits package including pension plans and 401K

  • PAID VACATION, CME and SICK time including annual CME allowance.

  • Shareholder track (2 years for 1.0FTE)

  • PAID MALPRACTICE

  • EPIC EMR utilized system-wide

About the Group:

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group is one of the largest, most comprehensive medical groups in San Diego County. With 16 locations, SRSMG offers primary and specialty care, laboratory, physical therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and urgent care services. Founded in 1923, SRSMG was San Diego's first multispecialty medical group. Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group has more than 700 physicians, 100 advanced practice providers, and 3,000 staff members representing virtually every field of medicine dedicated to delivering the extraordinary level of caring called 'The Sharp Experience'. The Sharp Experience combines clinical excellence, advanced technology and patient- and family-centered care.

Employer

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group has cared for San Diegans for more than a century. Founded in 1923, it is one of the region's largest multispecialty medical groups, with more than 700 board-certified primary care and specialty providers practicing at 19 locations across San Diego County, from Del Mar and Rancho Bernardo to Chula Vista, La Mesa and Santee.

As part of Sharp HealthCare, San Diego's largest health care system, Sharp Rees-Stealy offers patients coordinated, integrated care across 29 specialties, with on-site laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, urgent care and rehabilitation services. Its physicians also practice at Sharp's hospitals, including Sharp Memorial, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns.

Clinicians work in a collaborative, physician-led group with dedicated clinical support staff, a shareholder track and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. And they get to call San Diego home, with its miles of beaches, year-round sunshine and outdoor lifestyle.

Livability

275,030
Chula Vista population
$768K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
San Diego
13.9 mi
Pop. 3,057,778
Oceanside
43.1 mi
Pop. 172,542
Escondido
34.4 mi
Pop. 149,913
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — San Diego County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$768K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$2,633
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 91910
76,313
Total residents
38,918
Male residents
37,395
Female residents
Age distribution
total
76,313
0-9
8,041
10-19
10,123
20-29
10,313
30-39
11,361
40-49
9,255
50-59
10,256
60-69
9,249
70-79
4,929
80+
2,786
Ethnicity
White
35,103
Black Or African American
2,797
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
803
Asian
7,555
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
137
Other
12,092
Two Or More
17,826
Source: US Census Bureau
35
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
31
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
39
Transit Score — Some Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
San Diego International Airport (SAN) 9.98 mi
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) 36.24 mi
Imperial County Airport (IPL) 87.63 mi
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 88.49 mi
Source: FAA database