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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Physician - Ophthalmology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116

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Base Pay Range $250,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr

Summary Primarily responsible for providing OCULOPLASTICS - MEDICAL RETINA - GLAUCOMA - and GENERAL Ophthalmology care to veterans both clinically and surgically to a high pathology population of oculoplastics, cataract, glaucoma, retinal disease and diabetic patients.

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, 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

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

PRPs are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience: Board certified in Ophthalmology Residency, Completion of a fully accredited US residency program in Ophthalmology, with or without additional fellowship training

Teaching and supervision experience of Medical Student/Residents

Excellent surgical skills are required OCULOPLASTIC, MIGS, cataract surgery and laser surgery

Surgical videos will be requested for review during application process

Experience with medical retina intravitreal injections

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service

Duties

Examine and treat patients functioning as an OCULOPLASTICS - MEDICAL RETINA - MIGS - and CATARACT Ophthalmologist clinically and surgically and determine the need for surgical or non‑surgical treatment of urgent or emergent patients with simple or complex ophthalmology complaints. Complete pre‑operative evaluations and informed consent for patients scheduled for surgery in the ambulatory or main operating rooms. Perform minor and major ophthalmic surgical procedures per routing credentialing and privileging approvals. Ensure appropriate post‑operative care and follow‑up is conducted on patients. Provide resident supervision and education in both clinic and operating room.

Assist in administrative duties as assigned and assist in other needs of the facility as requested and commensurate with training and skills.

A successful candidate would qualify for a faculty appointment at the OUHSC academic affiliate. On‑call night and weekend oculoplastics call, OCULOPLASTIC SURGERY, Cataract Surgery, Intravitreal Injections, Resident Staffing, Resident Lectures, No Research Contract. Buy Out Program: position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, Paid Time Off 50‑55 days per year, Traditional federal pension, federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA, Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care, Licensure: 1 full unrestricted license from any US State or territory, CME reimbursement, free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage, no significant restriction on moonlighting, Work schedule Monday‑Friday 8:00am‑4:30pm.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

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