Physician - Ophthalmologist

Veterans Health Administration • Green Bay, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified ophthalmologist to manage and treat a wide variety of general ophthalmic conditions. The physician provides comprehensive ophthalmology care, including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The role includes outpatient clinics several times per week, retinal laser procedures, consultations, and care for patients with ophthalmologic conditions, illnesses, and injuries.

The physician evaluates patients, makes preliminary diagnoses, prescribes or provides treatment, arranges specialized care or referrals, and reviews medications, diet, treatment progress, adherence, and patient observations. The physician documents care in the required clinical systems and notes, contributes to clinic productivity, quality and patient safety oversight, performance measures, and process improvement, and participates in Surgical Department quality assurance and peer review. The role also includes consulting with primary care physicians and other providers, working with allied health professionals, and educating patients and staff.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to VHA eligibility and application requirements. The program may provide up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement, with the award amount and eligibility period determined after application review. Recruitment or relocation incentives are authorized. The position offers a federal total rewards package, including paid leave and holidays, retirement benefits, insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or another qualifying training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Selected candidates must meet applicable onboarding, background/security investigation, drug-testing, physical evaluation, influenza vaccination, and other pre-employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Board eligible or board certified in ophthalmology.
• Three to five years of clinical/surgical practice as a staff or attending ophthalmologist; new graduates will also be considered.
• Training and familiarity with diagnosis and state-of-the-art management of patients with retinal disorders.

Responsibilities

• Attend required staff meetings, communicate through the chain of command, and help prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes as directed by the Section Chief.
• Manage clinical matters, including open encounter and open consult maintenance and CPRS documentation requirements.
• Contribute to clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, and process improvements.
• Conduct outpatient clinics several times per week.
• Perform and supervise retinal laser procedures in the laser room.
• Document services using appropriate History and Physical, progress, and procedure notes.
• Perform ophthalmologic procedures and provide consultation and care to treat or correct conditions, illnesses, and injuries.
• Make preliminary diagnoses; direct, prescribe, or provide treatment; and arrange specialized care or patient referrals as needed.
• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care, including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
• Review patients' medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence to management plans, and observations; modify management plans and counsel patients as needed.
• Serve as a consultant to primary care physicians and accept referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers.
• Educate patients and staff about the assessment, treatment, management, and evaluation of ophthalmologic disorders.
• Refer patients as appropriate, collaborate with allied health professionals, and participate in Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan reimbursement, subject to eligibility and approval, up to $200,000.
• Authorized recruitment or relocation incentives (sign-on bonus).
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree