Ophthalmologist Opportunity in Stockton, CA (Brand New Clinic)

Department of Veterans Affairs; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as an Ophthalmologist in Stockton, California, where you'll engage in a comprehensive practice that covers a wide range of eye conditions. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to perform surgeries and train residents while enjoying a rewarding work environment. This role offers a competitive salary, generous vacation days, and unique incentives like the Education Debt Reduction Program. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and advancing your career in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days paid vacation

13 days sick leave

11 paid Federal holidays

Malpractice protection

Annual Physician Performance Pay

CME stipend

Education Debt Reduction Program

Recruitment Incentive

Qualifications

• Must be Board Eligible/Certified in Ophthalmology.
• Requires a full, unrestricted medical license in any State.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and perform surgeries in a comprehensive ophthalmology practice.
• Supervise and train residents in outpatient and operating room settings.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Surgical Skills

Clinical Management

Resident Supervision

Cornea Disorders

Glaucoma Disorders

Retina Disorders

Education

Board Certification in Ophthalmology

Medical License

Tools

LenStar

On-site Lasers

Job description

VA Northern California Health Care System is looking for Ophthalmologists to join our team of comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmologists in our Stockton Clinic. At the Brand-New Stockton VA Clinic, your clinic will run the gamut of comprehensive ophthalmology. Clinical management of general Cornea, Glaucoma, and Retina disorders are required for this truly comprehensive ophthalmology practice. Outstanding anterior segment surgical skills are required. You will have the opportunity to perform surgery with experienced eye nurses in the operating room in your own OR time as well as training residents. Responsibilities include clinical care, resident supervision, and training in both the outpatient and operating room settings.

We are affiliated with the UC Davis Hospital System, have state of the art operating rooms and are a modern full-service hospital. We serve as the sub-specialty referral center for eye conditions in Northern California. There is dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, LenStar, optometry, and an on-site optical shop. Other onsite specialists include cornea, glaucoma, and retina/vitreous. It is a friendly, rewarding environment, with appreciative patients. Academic appointments with UC Davis School of Medicine may be available and opportunities for teaching and research abound.

Work Schedule: Full-time, primarily day shift with home call or Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p; shared on-call.

Benefits: 26 days paid vacation (1 day accrued each pay period upon employment); 13 days sick leave (1/2 day accrued each pay period upon employment, no cap); 11 paid Federal holidays/Competitive Salary/Malpractice protection with tail coverage covered by the Federal government/Annual Physician Performance Pay (Up to $15,000 possible)/CME- 1 week paid authorized absence to attend and after 1 year of employment $1,000 per year stipend toward CME if BC/No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Incentives: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offers up to $200,000 over 5-years, tax-free and/or Recruitment Incentive with minimum 3-year service obligation.

Candidates must: 1) Be a US Citizen or PRA, 2) Be Board Eligible/Certified in Ophthalmology, 3) Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State, and 4) Confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza.