Lead Ophthalmologist: Surgical & Medical Eye Care Leader

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Physician-Supervisory Ophthalmologist to provide medical and surgical eye care to enrolled Veterans. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be considered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications emphasize US licensure, ophthalmology residency, and board certification/eligibility, with a focus on leadership and comprehensive eye care delivery.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Completion of ophthalmology residency and board eligibility/ certification.
• English proficiency and ability to work with enrolled Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical eye care for enrolled Veterans.
• Supervise the Ophthalmology and Optometry services.
• Coordinate patient care, formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety efforts.
• Offer administrative and educational leadership within the Surgical Service.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Ophthalmology care

Eye surgery

Education

MD/DO degree

Ophthalmology residency

Job description

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Physician-Supervisory Ophthalmologist to provide medical and surgical eye care to enrolled Veterans. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be considered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications emphasize US licensure, ophthalmology residency, and board certification/eligibility, with a focus on leadership and comprehensive eye care delivery.