Physician - Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist PositionThe Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay Wisconsin is currently seeking a Full time Board Eligible or Board Certified Ophthalmologist. The incumbent will be expected to manage and treat a wide variety of general ophthalmic conditions.Major Duties and Responsibilities Consist of, but are not limited to the following:Attending required staff meetings, communicating up and down the chain of command and helping 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. Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements.Conducts clinics several times per week.Performs and supervises retinal laser procedures in the laser room.Document services through appropriate notes, such as History and Physical, Progress notes, and Procedure notes.Performs ophthalmologic procedures on patients including consultation, and ophthalmic care to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries.Makes preliminary diagnosis; directs, prescribes or provides treatment, arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required.Training and familiarity with diagnosis and state-of-the-art management of patients with disorders of the retina.Provides comprehensive ophthalmology care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients.Conducts outpatient clinics; reviews patients' medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence to management plan and patient observations; modifies management plan as indicated; and instructs and counsels patients as required.Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers.Functions in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients, staff) in the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of ophthalmologic disorders.Refers patients as appropriate; works closely with allied health professionals; and participates in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.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 increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting