Physician (Ophthalmologist)

Veterans Health Administration; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 375,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal benefits: health/vision/dental

Retirement plan: federal pension/401K

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Columbia, MO is seeking an Ophthalmologist to provide comprehensive ophthalmology care in a VA medical center setting. You will conduct outpatient clinics, review medications, adjust treatment plans, and supervise ophthalmologic procedures while collaborating with primary care and other specialists.

The role includes teaching, referrals, and participation in quality assurance programs. A Doctor of Medicine degree is required, with eligible U.S.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Approved schools are LCME-accredited for the year of the degree or AOA-accredited for the year of the degree.
• For foreign medical graduates, verification with ECFMG may be required.

Responsibilities

• Make preliminary diagnosis, direct, prescribe or provide treatment.
• Arrange for specialized care or patient referral as required.
• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care including prevention, health maintenance, and follow-up services.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. We are seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our team in Columbia, MO. At the VA, your work will carry purpose as you provide care to Veterans while enjoying strong federal benefits and stability.

Key Responsibilities

ABOUT HARRY S. TRUMAN VA MEDICAL CENTER, COLUMBIA, MO: Truman VA is 120 miles from St. Louis and Kansas City and 30 miles from Jefferson City. We have 1,600 staff, provide care for 40,000 Veterans, and the VHA hospital complexity level is 1c. Truman VA operates 8 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.

Truman VA offers training in nursing, psychology, audiology, social work, dietetics, pharmacy, chaplaincy, health care administration, and optometry, as well as residency training in all major medical and surgical Subspecialties. Truman VA is a referral center for heart care services including open heart surgery. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

• 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
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Ophthalmologist DUTIES: Make preliminary diagnosis, direct, prescribe or provide treatment.

Arrange for specialized care or patient referral as required. Training and familiarity with diagnosis and state-of-the-art management of patients with comprehensive ophthalmic disorders. Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients. Conduct outpatient clinics, review patients' medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence to management plan and patient observations.

Modify management plan as indicated, and instruct and counsel patients as required. Performs ophthalmologic procedures on patients including consultation, and ophthalmic care to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries. Perform and supervise retinal laser procedures in the laser room; perform surgical ophthalmologic surgical interventions. Document services through appropriate notes, such as History and Physical, Progress notes, and Procedure notes.

Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accept referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers. Function in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients, staff, Health Professional Trainees (HPTs)) in the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of ophthalmologic disorders. Refer patients as appropriate; working closely with allied health professionals. Participate in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs.

Attend required staff meetings, communicating up and down the chain of command and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes at the direction of the Section Chief. Clinical Management including indirect patient care: open encounter and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements.

Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements. Perform other duties as assigned by the Section Chief, Chief of Surgery, and/or clinical leadership to meet the needs of the organization.

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, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant.

[If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate 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 $300000 – $375000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 30 Hours position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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