Physician- Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Specialist)
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. This vacancy announcement is open to current employees of the Department of Veterans' Affairs and U.S. Citizens, but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Benefits
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
Pay and Schedule
Open Continuous Announce. Positions will remain open until May 25, 2027 or until positions are filled.