Physician (Comprehensive Ophthalmologist) - EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

General Ophthalmologist

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This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until July 27, 2027 or until positions are filled. Qualified applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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

Join the South Texas Veterans Health Care System as a General Ophthalmologist within Eye Care Services, Department of Surgical Services. Reporting to the Chief of Ophthalmology, this physician provides comprehensive ophthalmic care across outpatient, inpatient, consultation, and surgical settings while supporting the full continuum of care for adult and geriatric Veterans.

The position offers a broad clinical scope based on the physician's training, privileges, licensure, and demonstrated competency. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating complex eye conditions, participating in hospital rounds and interdisciplinary conferences, providing consultations throughout the medical center, and maintaining active specialty practice.

This role also provides meaningful academic and leadership opportunities, including direct supervision and mentorship of residents in clinical and surgical environments, performance evaluation, competency-based feedback, and potential participation in physician recruitment and resident selection. The ideal candidate is board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology, eligible for an academic appointment, and committed to delivering high-quality, Veteran-centered care in a collaborative teaching environment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm