Physician (Ophthalmologist)

Veterans Health Administration; Cape Coral (FL); Remote; USD 315,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is seeking a Physician (Ophthalmologist) to join Surgical Service at the Lee County Healthcare Center (LCHCC). This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT with referrals until vacancies are filled and includes a comprehensive total rewards package with sign-on incentives and EDRP options.

Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions, perform surgeries, and document care in CPRS.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• LCME/COCA accreditation as applicable.
• Foreign medical graduates must meet ECFMG requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ophthalmologists manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.
• Diagnose and treat eye and visual system problems and document in CPRS; participate in QA and medical staff activities.
• Provide direct patient care including history, physicals, medication management, and surgery as applicable.
• Maintain Joint Commission readiness and oversee ophthalmology clinic operations and residents.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician (Ophthalmologist). The Physician (Ophthalmologist) will function in Surgical Service located at the Lee County Healthcare Center (LCHCC).

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. EDRP May Be Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ophthalmologists manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Diagnose and treat all eye and visual system problems. Document into CPRS in a timely manner, participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in bi-annual Medical Staff activity including committee participation. General oversight of the operations of the Ophthalmology Clinic including but not limited to provide providing efficient patient management, supervision of Ophthalmology residents and other administrative activity.

Provide direct patient care to include, but are not limited to: history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, surgery, and clinical reminder completion as applicable. Document all medical information in an electronic medical record. Document into CPRS in a timely manner, participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in bi-annual Medical Staff activity including committee participation.

Maintain Joint Commission readiness Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $315000 – $360000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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