Summary:
The Rottman Group, Inc. has been retained by the Ennen Eye Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas to find an Ophthalmologist. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone to step into an already very busy practice with a large patient base and adjoining Ambulatory Surgery Center. An intent of this opportunity is proactive succession planning by founder Dr. Randy Ennen.
Practice:
The Ennen Eye Center (www.enneneyecenter.com) was founded and is led by
Dr. Randy Ennen, MD.
This is a very busy practice, providing a full scope of eye care.
In addition to Dr. Ennen the practice also employs two Optometrists. Their involvement
in primary and perioperative care has allowed him to focus on surgical and medical
care. Dr. Ennen performs approximately 2,000 cataracts and 400 Lasik procedures per
year.
The clinic has 12 exam lanes. The current technology available includes OPD III, four TRS lanes, two EPIC lanes. Pentacam, Atlas, IDESIGN, Visual Field, two Heidleburg Spectral Domain OCT’s, fundus photography, endothelial cell counter, and Lenstar with Verion.
Surgical care is handled in the adjoining two OR suite surgery center. They have Lumera microscopes, Alcon Centurion phaco machines, ORA, and a LenSx femtosecond laser. Also, for glaucoma care they have a transscleral cyclophotocoagulation and SLT lasers.
This person will walk into a very busy and thriving practice with a great reputation and growth opportunity.
This opportunity allows you to focus on the practice of medicine and patient care vs. worrying about
equipment, staffing, contracting/reimbursement issues. You will find a well staffed, well trained,
and highly efficient/coordinated work environment . This model will accelerate your professional
development and success.
Dr. Ennen is 60 years old. Recruiting this Ophthalmologist has the intention of this person
becoming a partner in the organization and would be natural to see this as succession planning.
Given the whole set of dynamics, this should be a very attractive practice choice for someone to
seriously evaluate and consider.
Background on Dr. Ennen:
Dr. Randy Ennen started his own private practice in 1988. You aren’t going to fit Dr. Ennen into traditional boxes. At work he is very focused, efficient, and passionate about excellence and patient care. Even though Dr. Ennen likes to work hard, he has also been characterized by staff as charismatic and easy going.
When it comes to demonstrating balance and enjoyment of life and its experiences, you may find Dr. Ennen, literally, anywhere in the world. Sailing the coast of New Zealand, hiking the Incan Trail to Machu Pichu, visiting the sacred Ganges River at Varanasi, hiking Kilimanjaro, and spending time with the mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda are some of the ways Dr. Ennen has done this.
With Dr. Ennen, you’ll find someone enjoyable to partner with.
Background:
We are actively recruiting for someone who is currently eligible to practice or in their last year of residency, and who is or can become professionally licensed to practice in Arkansas.
Compensation:
You’ll find a very competitive salary along with a clinical bonus income based on
collected revenue thresholds. There is also a full set of benefits.
Community:
This opportunity is located in the historic city of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Northwest
Arkansas is considered one of the top 5 best areas in the country to live. Fort Smith
has an MSA population of approximately 300,000 people. With relatively few
ophthalmologist in the Fort Smith area, there is great opportunity to continue to grow
and develop a thriving practice. (There are also only 3 other ophthalmologists
practicing in the city.)
Quality of life, family living, and community, Fort Smith also offers a lower cost of
living.
With larger metropolitan areas just a short drive away, elegant dining, performance arts, and Division 1 college sports are all well within reach.
From camping and hiking, to museums, kayaking, botanical gardens, and symphonies, Fort Smith has something for people of all ages and backgrounds. You’ll find all the amenities of living in a much larger metropolitan area, coupled with the breathtaking scenery of the Ozark Mountains.
Other community and area information can be seen at these links:
https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/city/arkansas/fort_smith
http://www.northwestarkansas.org/things-to-do/general-attractions/
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60816-Activities-Fort_Smith_Arkansas.html
https://www.fortsmith.org/play/
http://www.movoto.com/guide/ar/move-to-northwest-arkansas/
Contact:
Feel free to openly share this information. If this is something you are open to exploring, contact:
Alex Rottman
Director of Recruitment
The Rottman Group, Inc.
(501) 317-1782 direct line
(501)228-4433 office
