Physician - Ophthalmologist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; California; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical society seeks a qualified ophthalmologist to provide comprehensive patient care including surgeries and treatments for eye conditions. This role requires a medical degree, board certification, and experience in MIGS implants or glaucoma fellowship. It offers a competitive total rewards package including incentives, retirement options, and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Incentives

Retirement plans

Insurance coverage

CME reimbursement

Malpractice coverage

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship and unrestricted medical license.
• Complete residency training and proficiency in English are required.
• Experience with MIGS implants or Glaucoma Fellowship training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care, performing cataract surgeries and other treatments.
• Conduct patient history, diagnostics, and clinical documentation.
• Instruct ophthalmology residents and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Completed residency training

Board Certified or Board Eligible

MIGS implants expertise

Glaucoma Fellowship training

Physical acuity

Education

Degree of MD or equivalent

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The program approval, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending completion of training or licensure may be acceptable temporarily. Current VA-employed physicians who met the initial appointment requirements are deemed qualified.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
• Degree of MD or equivalent from an approved school
• Current unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training approved by VA or equivalent
• For residents: enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs or equivalent
• Proficiency in English
• Board Certified or Board Eligible ophthalmologist, with emphasis on MIGS implants or Glaucoma Fellowship training
• Physical requirements: visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, and ability to perform CPR per ACLS/BLS protocols

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement until July 7, 2025, with initial review cut-off on May 12, 2025, and subsequent bi-weekly reviews
• Provides comprehensive ophthalmology care, including cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy laser therapy, glaucoma treatment, and macular degeneration injections
• Direct patient care activities: history, physicals, medication management, diagnostics, surgery, clinical documentation
• Administrative responsibilities: electronic medical record documentation, quality assurance, committee participation, clinic management
• Educational duties: instructing ophthalmology residents
• Offers a total rewards package, including incentives, retirement, insurance, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedule