Ophthalmologist Glaucoma Surgery Specialist opportunity with the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs M[...]

Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ophthalmology Team as a Glaucoma Surgery Specialist at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, offering Loan Forgiveness and Education Debt Repayment Program. Work with residents from the University of Minnesota Medical and Dental Schools.

Benefits

49 days paid time off annually

Federal government pays 75% of health insurance premiums

Potential annual performance bonus up to 7.5% or $15,000

VA contributes 9.6% of salary to federal retirement

No malpractice insurance needed

Up to 5% matching funds on your 401(k)

Job description

Position Information

Join our Ophthalmology Team as a Glaucoma Surgery Specialist at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. This position offers Loan Forgiveness and Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP). You will work alongside residents and students from the University of Minnesota Medical and Dental Schools. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a leading provider serving Veterans across the Midwest VA Health Care Network, which includes centers in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, and Wisconsin. It boasts one of the largest education and training programs in the VA, with over 1,500 trainees annually, and affiliations with more than 80 colleges and universities in health and medical professions.

Interested? Contact: [e-mail]

Community

Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota and seat of Hennepin County, lies at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. It is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, adjoining St. Paul, and features 22 lakes, 170 parks, and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. The city has a cool temperate climate with long, cold winters and warm summers.

Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 49 days paid time off annually (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and CME leave)
• Federal government pays approximately 75% of health insurance premiums
• Potential annual performance bonus up to 7.5% or $15,000
• VA contributes 9.6% of salary to federal retirement
• No malpractice insurance needed (covered by federal tort law)
• Up to 5% matching funds on your 401(k)

Learn more about Health and Retirement benefits at: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/fers-information/

About the VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs operates over 1,400 sites across the U.S., including medical centers, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, Veterans centers, and home-care programs. For more information, visit: https://vacareers.com/login.php

To learn more about this position, please send your updated CV to: [e-mail]