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Physician Ophthalmologist - San Antonio, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is currently recruiting for an Ophthalmologist (Glaucoma Specialist), Surgical Services-Ophthalmology Section to provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Ophthalmology for the San Antonio VA , San Antonio, Texas.
Duties
The Ophthalmologist must possess excellent diagnostic skills and expertise in the field of glaucoma and proficient in performing complex cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery including trabeculectomy, drainage implants, and microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS); glaucoma laser procedures and interpreting glaucoma diagnostic tests.
He/she must be proficient in the medical and surgical management of all types of glaucoma including but not limited to open angle glaucoma, closed angle glaucoma, neovascular glaucoma, low-tension glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Teaching responsibilities include the teaching of residents and should make sufficient contributions in teaching and research to be suitable for and academic appointment at the affiliated medical school.
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases within ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Ophthalmology. Actively participates in patient care through hospital rounds, morning reports, conferences, consultation and other similar activities.Possess well-developed knowledge and or skills in the areas of adult education principles for use in continuing education programs for both staff and patients, psychosocial aspects of health care required to provide patient care, preventive medicine and primary care.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not 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
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
