Physician – Ophthalmologist

Weatherby Healthcare; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 298,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a Physician – Ophthalmologist, focusing on managing complex eye conditions and performing necessary treatments. You will oversee clinic operations and enjoy extensive benefits including significant paid time off, competitive salary, and federal retirement plans while serving veterans in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50-55 days of paid time off per year

Student Loan Repayment Program

Free liability protection with tail coverage

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Traditional federal pension and 401K contributions

Qualifications

• Must have a full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Board certification is preferred for CME reimbursement.
• Experience in managing cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

Responsibilities

• Manage eye conditions including cataracts and glaucoma.
• Perform cataract surgery and diabetic retinopathy laser therapy.
• Supervise Ophthalmology residents and manage clinic operations.

Skills

Cataract treatment

Glaucoma management

Patient management

Supervision of residents

Education

Full and unrestricted medical license

Job description

Job Description

Join our Team at theDepartment of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Stockton, CAas a Physician – Ophthalmologist!

As the Ophthalmologist at our facility, you will manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Treatments include, but are not limited to: cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy laser therapy, glaucoma treatment, and macular degeneration injections. Administrative duties are 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. Physicians are expected to maintain Joint Commission readiness.

Benefits and Features

• Expected Salary rangefrom$298K to 335K(negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience).
• Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm. Also, an occasional Saturday clinic or a weekday extended hour clinic; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized.
• 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.

We encourage you to consider VA employment in Stockton, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.