- Assessing and examining patients to diagnosis and develop treatment plans.
- Managing ophthalmic conditions, taking into consideration both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Performing surgical procedures related to injuries and diseases of the eye and visual system; Perform a variety of laser surgeries with YAG SLT, and Argon lasers.
- Collaborating with other physician specialists and medical staff in overall treatment of patient medical conditions.
- Managing medical disorders affecting vision, such as inflammatory, vascular, neurological, and genetic disorders; thyroid eye disease, diabetes, and strokes.
- Communicating with patients and family members educating then to understand their medical condition.
- Supporting health promotion and disease prevention activities.
- Completing clinical charting and documentation appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills are essential, as the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary staff in the delivery of excellent health care to our nation's Veterans.
- The Ophthalmologist will establish professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the center and outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), providing telephone and e-consult consultations as needed and screening consults that are received for appropriateness prior to scheduling.
- Reports to the Chief of Surgical Care or his/her designee. Specialists and other physicians are available for consultation.
- The Ophthalmologist is expected to cooperate with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review, improvement and with other performance improvement activities at the direction of the Chief of Surgery Care and the Deputy Chief of Staff.
- Physician must have the ability to support Cataracts procedures.
- Supervision of Ophthamology Residents is expected.
- Frequent collaboration with Optometrists, Optometry Residents, and Optometry Students.
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Physician (Ophthalmology) - Kansas City, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Duties
Kansas City VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
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
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Duties:
Duties will include providing a full spectrum of eye care including but not limited to:
