Physician - Ophthalmologist

Summary The Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay Wisconsin is currently seeking a full‑time Board Eligible or Board Certified Ophthalmologist. The incumbent will manage and treat a wide variety of general ophthalmic conditions. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected, but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine Degree obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course was completed Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – (b) OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – OR (3) Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) – which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided appropriate training and patient care exposure Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged They are to have a “scope of practice” that allows restricted duties under supervision Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Experience – Minimum 5 years clinical/surgical practice as a staff/attending ophthalmologist preferred; new graduates will also be considered Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Physical Requirements – walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients; may also involve extended periods of sitting Duties Attend required staff meetings and help prepare heads‑up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes at the direction of the Section Chief Clinical management including indirect patient care: open encounter and open consult maintenance – CPRS documentation requirements Maintain involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, quality and patient safety oversight, and process improvements Conduct outpatient clinics several times per week Perform and supervise retinal laser procedures in the laser room Document services through appropriate notes – History and Physical, Progress notes, and Procedure notes Perform ophthalmologic procedures on patients, including consultation and ophthalmic care to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries Make preliminary diagnosis Direct, prescribe or provide treatment, and arrange for specialized care or patient referral as required Be trained and familiar with diagnosis and state‑of‑the‑art management of patients with disorders of the retina Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow up services to patients Review patients’ medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence to a management plan and patient observations; modify the management plan as indicated and instruct and counsel patients as required Serve as a consultant to primary‑care physicians and accept referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers Function in a teaching capacity by educating patients or staff in the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of ophthalmologic disorders Refer patients as appropriate Work closely with allied health professionals Participate in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases; Paid Time Off – 50–55 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays and possible 5 days paid CME leave); Retirement – Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA; Insurance – Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement); Licensure – One 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; Contract – No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting J-18808-Ljbffr