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Physician-Ophthalmology Section Chief
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
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 and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position are filled.
- →Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement.
- →Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.
- →Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).
- →For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact raja.kadeem@va.gov,, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
- →This role ensures high-quality patient care, compliance with medical standards, effective team performance, and efficient operation of the ophthalmology service line.
- →The Ophthalmology Section Chief serves as both a practicing ophthalmologist and the primary supervisor for ophthalmology staff and optometry staff.
- →The Ophthalmologist Chief is assigned to the Specialty Care dept in the Eye Section at AVAHCS and he/she is a key member of the Specialty Care team the incumbent has administrative skills and responsibilities for the Alexandria VA Health Care Systems and Southern Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC); i.e.
- →Lafayette CBOC, Jennings CBOC and Lake Charles CBOC.
- →The Ophthalmologist Section Chief will report directly to the Specialty Care Chief.
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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