U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Section Chief of Ophthalmology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hampton, Virginia, United States, 23661
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Section Chief of Ophthalmology
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Hampton, VA Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Ophthalmology) to serve as the Chief of Surgery for Eye Care, utilizing basic management skills in planning, problem solving, leadership communication, and personnel management.
Overview This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2025 or until all positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 30 July 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred to at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
Duties
Monitoring the quality of eye care rendered throughout the hospital and satellite facilities, including surgical, emergency, outpatient, and special procedure areas.
Recommending through Surgical Service to the hospital administration and medical staff, the type, amount of equipment, and supplies necessary for providing appropriate care in the Eye Clinics and the Operating Room.
Developing regulations and providing oversight concerning quality of care and patient safety in the Eye Clinics and the Operating Room.
Establishing a program of continuing education for all personnel having Ophthalmology and Optometry privileges and ensuring all mandatory training is completed timely.
Participating in, supporting, and growing robust residency and externship programs that are currently present in the Eye service.
Ensuring the qualified Ophthalmology personnel are available for the daily surgical schedule and providing a schedule for 24-hour day, 7-day-a-week availability of Ophthalmology/Optometry care.
Serving as the supervisor for the Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Eye Technicians on the staff.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
May be authorized for highly qualified applicants as determined by the supervisor and service needs.
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME leave)
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance (many programs portable into retirement)
Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage
Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule:
07:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week
Requirements Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may 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 for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal denies employment.
Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Probationary period may be required.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Online onboarding required. Acceptable identification per I-9; REAL ID considerations apply after May 7, 2025.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed VA physicians who met the requirements at initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship (non-citizens as noted above).
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school.
Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in a US state/territory/DC.
Residency training approved by VA in an accredited core specialty leading to board eligibility; faculty status may require board certification.
Other residencies with five years of verified practice in the US may be considered acceptable.
Note: VA may approve exceptional applicants in certain circumstances; refer to Qualification Standards for details.
Education Degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from LCME- or AOA-accredited schools. For foreign grads, ECFMG verification is required if applicable.
Note: See Qualification Standards for additional details.
Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is VA policy to consider applicants who have faced financial hardship or unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
If you cannot apply online, contact the Agency Contact listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete Act applies; criminal history is not requested until after a tentative offer.
Benefits: A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package. Open to eligible applicants; benefits vary by position and status.
Reference: For more information on qualification standards, see https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Locations: Hampton, VA
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Section Chief of Ophthalmology
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Hampton, VA Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Ophthalmology) to serve as the Chief of Surgery for Eye Care, utilizing basic management skills in planning, problem solving, leadership communication, and personnel management.
Overview This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2025 or until all positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 30 July 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred to at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
Duties
Monitoring the quality of eye care rendered throughout the hospital and satellite facilities, including surgical, emergency, outpatient, and special procedure areas.
Recommending through Surgical Service to the hospital administration and medical staff, the type, amount of equipment, and supplies necessary for providing appropriate care in the Eye Clinics and the Operating Room.
Developing regulations and providing oversight concerning quality of care and patient safety in the Eye Clinics and the Operating Room.
Establishing a program of continuing education for all personnel having Ophthalmology and Optometry privileges and ensuring all mandatory training is completed timely.
Participating in, supporting, and growing robust residency and externship programs that are currently present in the Eye service.
Ensuring the qualified Ophthalmology personnel are available for the daily surgical schedule and providing a schedule for 24-hour day, 7-day-a-week availability of Ophthalmology/Optometry care.
Serving as the supervisor for the Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Eye Technicians on the staff.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
May be authorized for highly qualified applicants as determined by the supervisor and service needs.
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME leave)
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance (many programs portable into retirement)
Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage
Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule:
07:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week
Requirements Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may 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 for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal denies employment.
Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Probationary period may be required.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Online onboarding required. Acceptable identification per I-9; REAL ID considerations apply after May 7, 2025.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all VA Health Care Personnel.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed VA physicians who met the requirements at initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship (non-citizens as noted above).
Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school.
Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in a US state/territory/DC.
Residency training approved by VA in an accredited core specialty leading to board eligibility; faculty status may require board certification.
Other residencies with five years of verified practice in the US may be considered acceptable.
Note: VA may approve exceptional applicants in certain circumstances; refer to Qualification Standards for details.
Education Degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from LCME- or AOA-accredited schools. For foreign grads, ECFMG verification is required if applicable.
Note: See Qualification Standards for additional details.
Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is VA policy to consider applicants who have faced financial hardship or unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
If you cannot apply online, contact the Agency Contact listed in the Job Opportunity Announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete Act applies; criminal history is not requested until after a tentative offer.
Benefits: A federal career offers a comprehensive benefits package. Open to eligible applicants; benefits vary by position and status.
Reference: For more information on qualification standards, see https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Locations: Hampton, VA
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