Ophthalmology Cornea specialist opportunity

Duties include but not but not limited to the following;

• Ophthalmologists manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases within ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Ophthalmology.
• Provide efficient patient management and supervise Ophthalmology residents.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain Joint Commission readiness

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

(Note : Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility / patient care needs).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements :

[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR

(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME / AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.

Preferred Experience : Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology is preferred

Reference : VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements : Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

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 :

Compensation Information :

Details :

Pay : Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance : 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 territoryCME : Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice : Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract : No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.