Physician (Ophthalmology - Section Chief) - EDRP Authorized

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), 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.

The Chief of the Ophthalmology is an ophthalmologist assigned to Surgical Services at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The ophthalmologist reports to the Chief of Eye Care Services and directly supervises all staff ophthalmologists and licensed independent practitioners assigned to the section. The ophthalmologist provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Eye Care Services. The scope of these activities covers hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other staff. Duties include but are not limited to: Administration: Leadership Responsibilities Staff Management Time/Leave Management Business Planning/System Redesign Clinic Management Supervision - over staff members who provide clinical and administrative support to Ophthalmology Section Clinical Duties - based on individual education, training, licensure, and competency Education: Oversees resident on-boarding and orientation Responsible for the effectiveness of resident teaching by Eye Clinic staff Monitors resident supervision and educational activities Research and Development - Assists the Chief of Eye Care Services with research and development goals in support of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Research, etc. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, 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 Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc (as needed) basis Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Primary Duty Locations: North West San Antonio VA Clinic and Data Point VA Clinic VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. May be required to pass a pre-employment physical evaluation/examination, based on the needs of the organization. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Have (or ability to obtain) a current, valid state-issued Driver's License.