Department of Veterans Affairs
Section Chief of Ophthalmology
Department of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Section Chief Ophthalmologist opportunity with Fayetteville NC Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)
The Fayetteville NC VAMC Surgical Care Service Line is seeking a Section Chief of Ophthalmology. You will care for veterans in the outpatient clinic, operating room and would be the Site Director for UNC ophthalmology residents. The Fayetteville VA Eye Section is a fully integrated service with ophthalmologists, optometrists, low vision staff, nurse case managers, nursing staff, and an RCI consult team. Throughout the Fayetteville VA Eye Section there is dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, and on-site optical shops.
Qualifications
US Citizen
Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Previous leadership experience is preferred
The staffing is 1 Section Chief and 2 Staff Ophthalmologists with several fee for service providers and UNC staff.
The Fayetteville VAMC provides health care services to approximately 80,000 Veterans in 19 counties within southeastern North Carolina. Our facilities include the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, two health care centers, one in Fayetteville and one in Wilmington, and 18 outpatient clinics.
Primary Clinical Affiliations
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Campbell University Pharmacy Residency Program
Work Schedule Full-time, primarily day shift Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30 pm with secondary call. Residents take call first and then attendees backup if needed.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) May Be Authorized (reach out for details)
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Position eligible for up to $200,000 over 5 years with a maximum of $40K per year.
Paid Time Off 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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.
Contact Information julieann.torres@va.gov
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Qualifications
US Citizen
Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Previous leadership experience is preferred
The staffing is 1 Section Chief and 2 Staff Ophthalmologists with several fee for service providers and UNC staff.
The Fayetteville VAMC provides health care services to approximately 80,000 Veterans in 19 counties within southeastern North Carolina. Our facilities include the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, two health care centers, one in Fayetteville and one in Wilmington, and 18 outpatient clinics.
Primary Clinical Affiliations
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Campbell University Pharmacy Residency Program
Work Schedule Full-time, primarily day shift Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30 pm with secondary call. Residents take call first and then attendees backup if needed.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) May Be Authorized (reach out for details)
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Position eligible for up to $200,000 over 5 years with a maximum of $40K per year.
Paid Time Off 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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.
Contact Information julieann.torres@va.gov
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