Academic Ophthalmologist - Cataract Surgery & Teaching

Veterans in Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Terrific benefits and incentives

Job summary

VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a comprehensive ophthalmologist to join its full-time faculty, with emphasis on clinical practice and resident teaching in ophthalmology. The position covers both Dallas and Fort Worth campuses, with cataract surgery as a required skill and potential subspecialty interest welcomed.

The role offers collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center, a prospective faculty appointment, and a dynamic teaching environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Ability to pass pre-employment examination and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting academic physicians for full-time staff positions in Ophthalmology to participate in clinical practice and teaching programs.
• Comprehensive ophthalmology with cataract surgery proficiency; subspecialty training welcomed.
• Duties divided between VA Dallas and Fort Worth locations; UT Southwestern affiliation with potential faculty appointment.

Skills

Cataract surgery proficiency

Clinical ophthalmology practice

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Job description

VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a comprehensive ophthalmologist to join its full-time faculty, with emphasis on clinical practice and resident teaching in ophthalmology. The position covers both Dallas and Fort Worth campuses, with cataract surgery as a required skill and potential subspecialty interest welcomed.

The role offers collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center, a prospective faculty appointment, and a dynamic teaching environment.