U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ophthalmologist w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-EDRP
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Role Overview
The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a full‑time Medical Ophthalmologist to join the Ft. Worth VA Clinic, providing primary clinical and minor surgical ophthalmic care. The position offers a Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Key Responsibilities
Examine patients and diagnose general ophthalmic conditions.
Perform primary eye and vision care services including prescribing lenses and ordering diagnostic imaging.
Provide emergency eye care and preventive screenings (diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma).
Conduct a wide range of ophthalmic procedures: visual acuity measurement, pupillary testing, color vision testing, extraocular muscle evaluation, refractive testing, external and biomicroscopic examinations, gonioscopy, fundus evaluation, intra‑ocular pressure measurement, perimetry, and ophthalmoscopy.
Develop and implement treatment plans and educate patients and families.
Supervised by the Chief of Ophthalmology at Dallas VA Medical Center; meet quality and productivity metrics (minimum 16 complete exams per day).
Work schedule Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Qualifications
United States citizenship or admissible status for non‑citizens.
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent, completed at a VA‑approved school.
Current, full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Completed residency in Ophthalmology approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (ACGME/AOA accredited or a U.S. residency followed by five years of U.S. practice). Resident and PRP designations are accepted per VA policy.
Board certification in Ophthalmology (preferred).
Experience supervising ophthalmology residents and working in a leadership role.
Proficient in spoken and written English as required by federal regulations.
Physical ability to lift 15‑44 pounds, light carry, push, reach, and stand for required duration.
Benefits & Compensation Base salary: $220,000–$300,000 per year.
Recruitment Incentive: Sign‑on bonus authorized, plus Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) availability.
Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, 5 days CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Health benefits: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many may be carried into retirement).
No employment contract; unlimited moonlighting allowed; malpractice coverage provided by VA.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Health Care Provider; Industry: Government Administration.
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Key Responsibilities
Examine patients and diagnose general ophthalmic conditions.
Perform primary eye and vision care services including prescribing lenses and ordering diagnostic imaging.
Provide emergency eye care and preventive screenings (diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma).
Conduct a wide range of ophthalmic procedures: visual acuity measurement, pupillary testing, color vision testing, extraocular muscle evaluation, refractive testing, external and biomicroscopic examinations, gonioscopy, fundus evaluation, intra‑ocular pressure measurement, perimetry, and ophthalmoscopy.
Develop and implement treatment plans and educate patients and families.
Supervised by the Chief of Ophthalmology at Dallas VA Medical Center; meet quality and productivity metrics (minimum 16 complete exams per day).
Work schedule Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Qualifications
United States citizenship or admissible status for non‑citizens.
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent, completed at a VA‑approved school.
Current, full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Completed residency in Ophthalmology approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (ACGME/AOA accredited or a U.S. residency followed by five years of U.S. practice). Resident and PRP designations are accepted per VA policy.
Board certification in Ophthalmology (preferred).
Experience supervising ophthalmology residents and working in a leadership role.
Proficient in spoken and written English as required by federal regulations.
Physical ability to lift 15‑44 pounds, light carry, push, reach, and stand for required duration.
Benefits & Compensation Base salary: $220,000–$300,000 per year.
Recruitment Incentive: Sign‑on bonus authorized, plus Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) availability.
Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, 5 days CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Health benefits: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many may be carried into retirement).
No employment contract; unlimited moonlighting allowed; malpractice coverage provided by VA.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Health Care Provider; Industry: Government Administration.
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