Physician - Ophthalmologist (Open Continuous)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Ophthalmologist Duties
Duties will include providing a full spectrum of eye care including but not limited to:
- Cataract Surgery
- Assessing and examining patients to diagnose and develop treatment plans.
- Managing medical disorders affecting vision, such as inflammatory, vascular, neurological and genetic disorders, thyroid eye disease, diabetes and strokes.
- Performing surgical procedures related to injuries and diseases of the eye and the visual system.
- Performing surgeries with YAG, SLT, and Argon lasers.
- Collaborating with other physician specialists and medical staff in overall treatment of patient medical conditions.
- The Ophthalmologist will be responsible for all patient orders including laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, prosthetics, and consults for specialty care to be completed through CPRS.
- Ophthalmologist will see patients individually and/or operate independently as well as staff resident clinics and staff residents in the operating room.
- Appropriate, professional, and timely medical record documentation, assist with monitoring clinic management.
- Participates when required in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, peer review, as well as process improvements (system redesigns).
- Comply with national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements.
- Show effectiveness in teaching and supervision of ophthalmology residents and assist in coordinating educational activities; comply with necessary trainee supervision requirements.
- The ophthalmologist will share Attending call afterhours and weekends
- Attend required staff meetings, communicate up and down the chain of command, assist in managing any surgical or clinical issues that arise within the service and at the direction of the Section Chief
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Relocation/Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved for highly qualified candidates
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm.
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