Description
Carolinas Centers for Sight (CCFS) is seeking a fellowship-trained or comprehensive ophthalmologist to join our thriving practice in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. This is a unique opportunity to step into a busy, established clinical and surgical volume with the infrastructure, technology, and collegial support system to let you focus on what you do best—providing outstanding patient care.
Why Join CCFS?
Integrated Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC): Our ASC is directly attached to the clinic. This seamless integration provides efficiency and convenience for both surgeons and patients.
Modern Surgical Technology: Access to femtosecond laser technology and Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), with ongoing investment in advanced surgical platforms.
High Surgical Volume: The practice performs approximately 5k cataract surgeries annually, ensuring immediate opportunity to maintain and grow a robust surgical practice.
No Hospital Call: Unlike other practices tied to the local trauma center, CCFS physicians have no hospital call requirements. This allows you to focus on your patients without lifestyle disruptions.
Full Clinical Scope: Manage a wide spectrum of pathology with the latest ancillary testing and advanced diagnostics.
Busy from Day One: Build your practice quickly with established referral patterns and a strong patient pipeline.
Opportunity for long term collegiality and mentorship with physicians who have been practicing for 10-40 years.
Practice & Community Highlights
Strong Optometric Relationships: Our physicians benefit from long-standing, trusted partnerships with the optometric community across the Pee Dee region, ensuring a steady flow of referrals and collaborative care.
Streamlined Clinical Flow: Ophthalmologists are not required to perform refractions or dispense glasses - allowing you to focus on medical and surgical care.
Scribe & Support Team: Dedicated scribes and experienced clinical staff provide full support, enabling efficiency and a focus on patient interaction.
Lifestyle-Friendly Community: Florence is a family-friendly, cost-effective community with proximity to Myrtle Beach and the South Carolina coast, offering both small-town living and easy access to coastal recreation.
Position Details
Competitive base salary with productivity incentives
Relocation allowance and substantial signing bonus
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
CME support and paid time off
Partnership/ownership opportunities available
About Us
Carolinas Centers for Sight (https://www.ccfs2020.com/) is one of the premier eye care practices in the area, operating 7 clinic locations and a state-of-the-art ASC in South Carolina’s Pee Dee region. Founded by Dr. Sam Seltzer and expanded by Dr. Vivek Vasuki , Dr. Howard Greene, and Dr. Aric Clegg, CCFS boasts a team of eight experienced medical optometrists and a top-notch clinical team. Over the years our services and technologies may have changed, but our goal has remained constant: to enhance our patients’ everyday lives through improved vision.
Carolinas Centers for Sight is a proud regional partner of Eye Health America.
Rooted in Community, Driven by Opportunity – Pee Dee, SC
Looking for a place where your career can flourish and your personal life thrive? Consider the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. This welcoming area, encompassing cities like Florence, Hartsville, Sumter, and Marion, offers a rare combination of professional opportunity, affordable living, and a warm community atmosphere.
Career Growth & Healthcare Excellence
The Pee Dee Region is a hub for healthcare innovation and patient-centered care, anchored by McLeod Health and MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. As a key provider in the region, Carolinas Centers for Sight offers eye care physicians the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population with high demand for specialized eye care. The region's expanding healthcare landscape fosters professional growth, collaboration, and the ability to make a lasting impact on patients' lives.
Affordable Living & Community Spirit
The Pee Dee boasts a significantly lower cost of living compared to major cities, allowing you to maximize your earning potential and invest in the lifestyle you desire. Housing options range from charming historic homes to modern developments, all within close-knit neighborhoods. The area is known for its Southern hospitality, where neighbors know each other by name and communities gather for local festivals, farmers' markets, and cultural events.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Beauty
Nature lovers will find endless opportunities to unwind and explore in the Pee Dee Region. Paddle along the scenic Lynches River, enjoy boating or fishing on Lake Robinson, or take in the peaceful surroundings at parks and nature preserves. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the region's well-maintained courses, while families can enjoy outdoor adventures year-round thanks to the mild climate.
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Florence serves as the cultural heart of the Pee Dee, offering a vibrant arts scene, live music, and community theater performances. The Florence Center hosts concerts, sporting events, and expos, ensuring there's always something to experience. Hartsville's charming downtown features local boutiques, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants that highlight the region's culinary flair.
Education & Family-Friendly Environment
The Pee Dee is home to top-rated schools and respected institutions like Francis Marion University and Coker University. Families benefit from a supportive educational environment and an abundance of youth sports programs, parks, and family-friendly events. With a focus on community and safety, the Pee Dee is a wonderful place to raise a family.
A Connected & Convenient Location
The Pee Dee Region offers easy access to major highways, making travel to Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach a breeze. Florence Regional Airport (FLO) provides convenient flights, and with the beach just over an hour away, weekend getaways to the coast are within easy reach.
Discover the Pee Dee Region—a place where your career can thrive alongside a fulfilling personal life. Carolinas Centers for Sight invites you to join our team and experience all that this special community has to offer.
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
Making lives better with personalized eyecare.
Vision
To provide the best, patient-focused eyecare in the Southeast.
With exceptional talent and innovation, we will grow as the preferred healthcare partner.
Values
People-Focused
Heartfelt Service
Mutual Respect
Honesty & Transparency
Result-Oriented
Growth Mindset
About Eye Health America
Eye Health America™ (EHA) was established in 2018 by LLR Partners to support the expansion of leading eye care practices in the Southeastern U.S. through both organic growth and partnership initiatives. EHA consists of 50+ MDs and 60+ ODs located in FL, GA, and SC at over 60 locations and 14 ASCs.
Led by an experienced team of eye care industry leaders with over 100 years of combined practice management experience, EHA partners with best-in-class eye care practices and ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) in the region to offer full-service, integrated eye care.
EHA provides superior strategic and operational support to practice groups and ASCs, enabling them to focus on delivering the highest standards of clinical care and patient satisfaction while meeting a rapidly growing need for eye care.
