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Ophthalmology Career Cruising ?

Hey guys I was wondering, if you have an account on Career Cruiser, if you can look up the salary per level of Ophthalmologist and post the actual text, not the link, since i wont be able to open it. 10 points to first (helpful answer)!

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1. Some ophthalmologists work for hospitals and eye care clinics. Others are self-employed, which means they run their own private practices. In general, annual income for ophthalmologists can range from less than $100,000 to more than $400,000 a year. These earnings are affected by a number of factors, including experience, location, reputation, subspecialty, and employer. Like other physicians, ophthalmologists are usually paid on a fee-for-service basis. This means that they are paid by the provincial government for each medical service provided. As a result, their annual earnings depend on the number of patients they see, and the number and type of services performed. According to a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, on average ophthalmologists bill the government for about $434,000 a year. However, this figure does not take into account basic expenses, such as staff salaries and insurance fees. Ophthalmology is a “high-overhead” field, which means ophthalmologists often pay more in expenses than other physicians. Some ophthalmologists work on contract, with means they are hired for a specific length of time, such as a year, for a fixed amount of money. Others are paid an annual salary by a hospital or other health institution. The lowest salaries tend to be earned by residents. All physicians spend time learning their speciality on the job by working as residents after graduating from medical school. Their earnings during this period vary depending on where they do their residency and their level of experience, but residents can generally expect to earn between $40,000 and $65,000 a year. Salaried ophthalmologists (including residents) usually receive benefits, such as dental coverage, pension plan contributions, and paid vacation and sick days. However, ophthalmologists who work in private practice must provide their own benefits.