Physician (Ophthalmology) - EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Job Title

The Corneal/External Disease/Comprehensive Ophthalmologist is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with medical/surgical diseases of the eye and its possible associated systemic cornea/external disease and medical condition.

Must be capable to perform comprehensive ophthalmologist when necessary. Participates in patient care through hospital rounds, morning reports, conferences, consultations, participation in ambulatory care and other similar activities. Participates in after hours call and serves as a back up to residents on call. Participates in the teaching and developing resident physicians, and insures that the education experiences in Ophthalmology are of the quality and quantity expected by relevant accrediting bodies. Serves as an important participant and counselor for on-going research activities, involving Ophthalmology. Reviews research proposals and manuscripts and when appropriate, provides counsel to the course of their work. Administratively, responsible to meet all patient care and medical record administrative requirements of the Veterans Health Care Administration as well as local hospital policy. In addition, will participate in the evaluation of resident and/or ophthalmic technician performance. Candidate will be responsible, for insuring the complex mission of the Ophthalmology section in the Veterans Health Care System in general is met in all phases of patient care, education, research and administrative functions.

US Department of Veterans Affairs