Physician - Supervisory Ophthalmologist w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive may be authorized/EDRP

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Program

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is recruiting a full-time Physician-Supervisory Ophthalmologist to deliver medical and surgical eye care to enrolled Veterans. The role includes leadership of the Ophthalmology/Optometry section, clinical oversight, and participation in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include directing examinations, coordinating care, ordering tests, and managing staff.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from a US state or territory.
• Board certification in Ophthalmology or eligibility.
• Experience in clinical leadership and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical eye care for enrolled Veterans.
• Oversee ophthalmology/optometry services and supervise staff.
• Direct patient care planning, orders for tests, and follow-up care.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

Physician - Supervisory Ophthalmologist w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive may be authorized/EDRP

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time Physician-Supervisory(Ophthalmologist) specializing in medical and surgical eye care to all enrolled Veteran patients. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be considered for a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Key Responsibilities

Duties Include: Medical care includes examinations of the following: refractive status of the eye; eye and adnexa (eyelids, conjunctiva, tear ducts); internal eye structures; the surrounding boney orbit; the optic nerve.; refractive correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia (inability to see near objects) and astigmatism includes spectacles or contacts lenses.

Topical medications (eye drops or ointment) include artificial tears for dry eye; antibiotics for eye infection; glaucoma drops; antihistamines; and others. Laser surgery is commonly used as treatment to reduce eye pressure in glaucoma, repair retinal tears, and reduce growth of new blood vessels in diabetic retinopathy.

Common surgical management of the eye includes correction of eyelid position (entropion, ectropion); repair of lacerations (eyelid, cornea, eyeball); cataract surgery extraction with insertion of intraocular lens; glaucoma; muscle surgery to correct eye position; and surgical repair of retinal detachments. Obtain medical histories and performing routine and complex examinations on the eyes.

Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in any care setting, including establishing diagnoses Formulating and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care Ordering diagnostic studies and other special tests, ie: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), scans, etc.

Carrying out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities Ordering and obtaining laboratory specimens Ordering ancillary services, such as Pharmacy, Social Services, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapies, Prosthetic Services, etc.

Ordering VA specialty service consults and initiating requests for non-VA medical care and consults in accordance with VHA and local facility policy and procedures Ordering Patient care supplies Writing orders for or prescribing medications Obtaining and documenting informed consent for treatment and procedures Administrative Duties Include: Areas of oversight responsibility consist of: Ophthalmology and Optometry, and any other relevant specialty that is within the Surgical Service's purview.

Supervising the clinical, technical, and ancillary staff in their respective duties within the Ophthalmology and Optometry section. Overseeing professional and administrative activities within the assigned division including selection, orientation and continuing education of staff in collaboration with other Physician leaders. Assuring that individuals with clinical privileges competently provide service within the scope of privileges granted.

Provide leadership and accountability for all aspects of the section, assuring support of the mission and values of this health care system. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, Joint Commission (JC) standards, and other regulations. Utilize data about providers and available resources, to formulate strategic short term and long-range plans and goals for the service, and to address deficiencies.

Formulate and implement general policies, procedures, standards, goals and objectives for the surgical service that are consistent with, and supportive of, the mission of the health care system. Demonstrate leadership in performance improvement and patient safety projects formulating policies and procedures to facilitate short- and long-range plans and goals for the service.

Administrative Duties Continued Under Qualifications Section VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized 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

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 $200000 – $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.