Physician- Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Specialist)

<p>Provides comprehensive ophthalmology care with specialized expertise in glaucoma diagnosis, medical management, laser treatment, and surgical procedures, including minimally invasive techniques and drainage implants. Evaluates and treats adult and geriatric patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings, provides consultations across the medical center, participates in rounds and conferences, supports resident education, and contributes to patient-centered, high-quality care.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until May 25, 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. 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 Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following: Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care within Surgical Service Diagnose and treat glaucoma and other ophthalmic diseases Manage complex glaucoma conditions, including open-angle, angle-closure, neovascular, low-tension glaucoma, and ocular hypertension Perform traditional and minimally invasive glaucoma surgical procedures Perform glaucoma drainage implant procedures Perform glaucoma laser procedures Perform and interpret glaucoma diagnostic testing Provide care in both ambulatory and inpatient settings Provide ophthalmology consultations throughout the medical center Teach ophthalmology residents and support clinical education Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.