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Physician (Comprehensive Ophthalmologist) - EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
Hybrid San Antonio, TX $290K – $400K Apply by Jul 27, 2027 Medical Officer ESTJINTJINTPISTJ Healthcare
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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.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until July 27, 2027 or until positions are filled.
- →Qualified applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Reporting to the Chief of Ophthalmology, this physician provides comprehensive ophthalmic care across outpatient, inpatient, consultation, and surgical settings while supporting the full continuum of care for adult and geriatric Veterans.
- →The position offers a broad clinical scope based on the physician's training, privileges, licensure, and demonstrated competency.
- →Responsibilities include evaluating and treating complex eye conditions, participating in hospital rounds and interdisciplinary conferences, providing consultations throughout the medical center, and maintaining active specialty practice.
- →This role also provides meaningful academic and leadership opportunities, including direct supervision and mentorship of residents in clinical and surgical environments, performance evaluation, competency-based feedback, and potential participation in physician recruitment and resident selection.
- →The ideal candidate is board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology, eligible for an academic appointment, and committed to delivering high-quality, Veteran-centered care in a collaborative teaching environment.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
- ✓The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6141aba5-a907-45e4-aa59-b5447d870de6
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