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

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).

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 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

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. 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.