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Physician - Ophthalmologist Retina (Open Continuous)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
The Wilmington VA Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time, Board Eligible or Board-Certified Ophthalmologist to join their Surgical Care team. The Ophthalmologist will perform clinical and surgical duties. The incumbent will be expected to manage and treat a wide variety of general ophthalmic conditions to include anterior segment diseases, eyelid disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinal disorders, macular degeneration, and some ophthalmic neurological disorders.
What You'll Do
- →The selected physician will function within an interdisciplinary staff consisting of physicians, optometrists, technicians, ophthalmology and optometry residents, and administrative and clerical staff.
- →Duties will include providing a full spectrum of eye care including but not limited to: Comprehensive Ophthalmologic care Assessing and examining patients to diagnose and develop treatment plans.
- →Managing medical disorders affecting vision, such as inflammatory, vascular, neurological and genetic disorders, thyroid eye disease, diabetes and strokes.
- →Performing surgical procedures related to injuries and diseases of the eye and the visual system.
- →Performing surgeries with YAG, SLT, Argon and other applicable lasers.
- →Collaborating with other physician specialists and medical staff in overall treatment of patient medical conditions.
- →The Ophthalmologist will be responsible for all patient orders including laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, prosthetics, and consults for specialty care to be completed through CPRS.
- →Ophthalmologist will see patients individually and/or operate independently as well as staff resident clinics and staff residents in the operating room.
- →Appropriate, professional, and timely medical record documentation, assist with monitoring clinic management.
- →Participates when required in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, peer review, as well as process improvements (system redesigns).
- →Comply with national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements.
- →Show effectiveness in teaching and supervision of ophthalmology residents and assist in coordinating educational activities; comply with necessary trainee supervision requirements.
- →The ophthalmologist will share Attending call afterhours and weekends Attend required staff meetings, communicate up and down the chain of command, assist in managing any surgical or clinical issues that arise within the service and at the direction of the Section Chief VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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