Ophthalmologist

Are you a skilled ophthalmologist seeking a vibrant community to practice in? Join our dynamic team at the Department of Veteran Affairs in Albuquerque, NM, where the sun shines 310 days a year. The department is seeking a dedicated full-time ophthalmologist with an interest in providing comprehensive care for our nation's veterans. Apply today to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to serve.

Practice Info

• Department of Veteran Affairs in Albuquerque, NM

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time

Responsibilities

• Providing routine care such as vision testing and prescribing glasses and contact lenses
• Performing corrective surgery, such as repairing injuries and corneas, and removing cataracts
• Performing advanced surgical procedures, such as keyhole or laser surgery
• Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries
• Managing emergency eye clinics, outpatient clinics, or other specialist eye clinics
• Treating medical disorders that affect the vision through a holistic approach
• Using therapeutic procedures and performing biopsies

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Benefits

• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Qualifications

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory