Ophthalmology Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayetteville NC VAMC is seeking a full-time Staff Ophthalmologist to provide care for veterans. Responsibilities include outpatient care and surgical procedures, with opportunities to supervise residents. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program

Paid Time Off

Federal pension and 401K

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Board Certified in Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Care for veterans in outpatient clinic and operating room.
• Supervise UNC ophthalmology residents.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Education

Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Job description

Staff Ophthalmologist opportunity with Fayetteville NC Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

The Fayetteville NC VAMC Surgical Care Service Line is seeking a staff Ophthalmologist. You will care for veterans in the outpatient clinic and operating room, and will supervise UNC ophthalmology residents. The Fayetteville VA Eye Section is a fully integrated service with ophthalmologists, optometrists, low vision staff, nurse case managers, nursing staff, and an RCI consult team. Throughout the Fayetteville VA Eye Section, there is dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, and optical shops.

Candidates Qualifications: 1. US Citizen; 2. Board Certified in Ophthalmology

The staffing includes 1 Section Chief and 2 Staff Ophthalmologists, along with several fee-for-service providers with UNC staff.

The Fayetteville VAMC serves approximately 80,000 Veterans across 19 counties in southeastern North Carolina. Facilities include the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, two health care centers (Fayetteville and Wilmington), and 18 outpatient clinics.

Teaching and learning

The Fayetteville VAMC has affiliations with 44 colleges and universities, offering 112 programs, including a stand-alone Dental Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program in collaboration with Fort Bragg dental training facilities. Primary clinical affiliations include:

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Campbell University Pharmacy Residency Program

Work Schedule: Full-time, primarily day shift Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30 pm with secondary call. Residents take call first, with attendings backing up if needed.

Benefits include:

• Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized (call for details)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Up to $200,000 over 5 years, with a maximum of $40K per year
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and possibly 5 days CME leave)
• Retirement: Federal pension (vesting in 5 years) and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions