Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Section Chief of Ophthalmology
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Overview
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.
Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Must be board certified
Preferred Experience: Ophthalmology background and supervisory experience
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction
This position may involve standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting - and turning
The work may involve going up and down flights of stairs.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT
All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a weekly basis
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series
For more information - refer to Required Documents below
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology is a medical doctor who possesses the advanced training and experience - as well as the license - in diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye
Ophthalmologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the eye - including glaucoma and cataracts
vision problems such as nearsightedness
and eye injuries
Due to their extensive training - ophthalmologists can often link eye problems to other disorders such as
brain tumors - diabetes - or multiple sclerosis
The Ophthalmology Section of Surgery Service functions under the overall management of the Section Chief of Ophthalmology
The physician functions within an interdisciplinary staff consisting of physicians - physician extenders - technicians - administrative and clerical staff
He/she is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of comprehensive surgical/clinical services and complies with established policies within the Department of Surgery/ Ophthalmology section
Administrative Duties: Attending required staff meetings - communicating up and down the chain of command - and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes at the direction of the Section Chief
Clinical Management including indirect patient care: open encounter and open consult maintenance - CPRS documentation requirements - monitoring of clinic management
Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity - relevant performance measures - Quality and Patient Safety oversight - as well as process improvements (system redesigns)
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology will work with the Surgical Services Administration team for labor mapping - leave - grid modifications and builds
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology will meet with their staff to go over the AES scores and will meet with the GPM team to improve access and all clinical metrics
Clinical Duties: Practitioners are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate - appropriate - and effective for the promotion of health - prevention of illness - treatment of disease - and care at the end of life
To ensure practice-based learning and improvement - practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate - evaluate - and improve patient care
Practitioners are expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical - clinical and social sciences - and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others
Practitioners are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development - ethical practice - and understanding and sensitivity to diversity - and a responsible attitude toward their patients - their profession Practitioners are expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided - and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health care
Per the direction of the Chief of Surgery
The Ophthalmology department will provide consult and call coverage for the VA Hospital on Ramsey
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology is under the direct supervision by the Chief of Surgery and the performance appraisal will be done by the Chief of Surgery
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology is responsible for providing the most effective delivery of the added duty of administrative oversight of the ophthalmologic staff and the care they render throughout the medical center while meeting and exceeding compliance standards
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates Relocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates
EDRP Authorized: Contact Cheryl Lahair at cheryl.lahair@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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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
Lodging: 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 through Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Must be board certified
Preferred Experience: Ophthalmology background and supervisory experience
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction
This position may involve standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting - and turning
The work may involve going up and down flights of stairs.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT
All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a weekly basis
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series
For more information - refer to Required Documents below
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology is a medical doctor who possesses the advanced training and experience - as well as the license - in diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye
Ophthalmologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the eye - including glaucoma and cataracts
vision problems such as nearsightedness
and eye injuries
Due to their extensive training - ophthalmologists can often link eye problems to other disorders such as
brain tumors - diabetes - or multiple sclerosis
The Ophthalmology Section of Surgery Service functions under the overall management of the Section Chief of Ophthalmology
The physician functions within an interdisciplinary staff consisting of physicians - physician extenders - technicians - administrative and clerical staff
He/she is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of comprehensive surgical/clinical services and complies with established policies within the Department of Surgery/ Ophthalmology section
Administrative Duties: Attending required staff meetings - communicating up and down the chain of command - and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes at the direction of the Section Chief
Clinical Management including indirect patient care: open encounter and open consult maintenance - CPRS documentation requirements - monitoring of clinic management
Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity - relevant performance measures - Quality and Patient Safety oversight - as well as process improvements (system redesigns)
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology will work with the Surgical Services Administration team for labor mapping - leave - grid modifications and builds
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology will meet with their staff to go over the AES scores and will meet with the GPM team to improve access and all clinical metrics
Clinical Duties: Practitioners are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate - appropriate - and effective for the promotion of health - prevention of illness - treatment of disease - and care at the end of life
To ensure practice-based learning and improvement - practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate - evaluate - and improve patient care
Practitioners are expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical - clinical and social sciences - and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others
Practitioners are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development - ethical practice - and understanding and sensitivity to diversity - and a responsible attitude toward their patients - their profession Practitioners are expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided - and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health care
Per the direction of the Chief of Surgery
The Ophthalmology department will provide consult and call coverage for the VA Hospital on Ramsey
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology is under the direct supervision by the Chief of Surgery and the performance appraisal will be done by the Chief of Surgery
The Section Chief of Ophthalmology is responsible for providing the most effective delivery of the added duty of administrative oversight of the ophthalmologic staff and the care they render throughout the medical center while meeting and exceeding compliance standards
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates Relocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates
EDRP Authorized: Contact Cheryl Lahair at cheryl.lahair@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more
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
Lodging: 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 through Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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