Glaucoma Surgeon - Ophthalmologist | VA Tucson Medical Center

Glaucoma Surgeon (Ophthalmologist) SAVAHCS (Tucson, AZ)

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking an Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma Surgery to join our team of comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmologists in sunny Tucson, Arizona .

This position is primarily focused on tertiary glaucoma care , with strong opportunities for mentoring and teaching residents from the University of Arizona Ophthalmology Residency . The role reports to the Clinical Director of Ophthalmology .

Position Location

Tucson VA Medical Center (SAVAHCS) Tucson, Arizona

What You'll Do

You will provide a full spectrum of ophthalmic care with an emphasis on glaucoma, including:

• Glaucoma medical and surgical management for a tertiary caseload

• Cataract procedures -performing as well as teaching/assisting residents

• Anterior segment laser procedures , including:

  • YAG SLT

  • Argon laser services

• Call coverage on a regular basis in alignment with other faculty

• Resident staffing in clinic and OR , with an emphasis on anterior segment disorders and glaucoma

• Rotational coverage for resident call and urgent clinic patients

• Patient and family education to support understanding and adherence

• Timely clinical documentation and charting

• Participation in quality of care, peer review, and performance improvement activities

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy)

• MD/DO (or equivalent degree from a recognized medical program)

• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine/surgery in any U.S. state

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Ophthalmology (ABMS)

• Completion of Glaucoma fellowship

• Full-time, permanent schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Training & Academic Mission

SAVAHCS is a Joint Commission-accredited, level 1a complexity teaching hospital and the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona . You will work alongside a team committed to clinical excellence, education, and continuous improvement.

Why Tucson / Why SAVAHCS

Tucson offers ~350 days of sunshine , outdoor lifestyle, and a strong university community-while SAVAHCS provides the stability of VA medicine and a mission-driven environment serving 170,000+ Veterans across Southern Arizona.

Pay & Benefits (Highlights)

• Pay: $300,000 - $400,000 (annual performance bonus; regular salary increases)

• Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus): May be authorized

• Paid time off: 50-55 days/year

• Generous federal retirement (pension + TSP)

• Comprehensive federal insurance benefits (health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options)

• Licensure support: 1 full unrestricted license accepted from any U.S. state/territory

• Malpractice coverage: Provided (VA liability protections)