Physician - Ophthalmologist

Job TitleSeeking MEDICAL or SURGICAL Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, SURGICAL Glaucoma Specialist, or MEDICAL Retina Specialists for this Full-time VA position within Northern California VA Eye Section.As a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist you will manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Treatments include, but are not limited to: cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy laser therapy, glaucoma topical/laser treatment +/- MIGS Implants, and macular degeneration injections. Administrative duties are general oversight of the operations of the Ophthalmology Clinic including but not limited to provide efficient patient management, supervision of Ophthalmology residents and other administrative activity. Physician is expected to maintain Joint Commission readiness.The Stockton VA Eye Clinic is a brand new site with state of the art equipment and fully staffed team of 4 Eye Techs, 2 Optometrists, 2 Part-Time Ophthalmologists, 1 Eye RN, and 1 Eye LVN. The Stockton VA patient population has a lot of pathology and has been underserved for many years until the activation of Stockton VA site in 2025. There is an on site Optical Shop, Pharmacy, and Primary Care. There is no Urgent Care or Emergency Department at Stockton VA, but the Eye Clinic does accept urgent eye patients. Stockton VA is part of the NorCal VA Health Care System, which has a total of 6 Eye Clinics. The Stockton VA is the 3rd largest site. Eye Surgery is performed at a local Private Surgery Center, in Tracy CA.Clinical DutiesProvide direct patient care to include, but are not limited to: history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, surgery, and clinical reminder completion as applicable.Administrative DutiesDocument all medical information in an electronic medical record.Participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in bi-annual Medical Staff activity including committee participation.General oversight of the operations of the Ophthalmology Clinic including but not limited to provide efficient patient managementSupervision of Ophthalmology residentsPerform medication reconciliation.Education DutiesInstructing and educating Ophthalmology residents.