Physician (Ophthalmology)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Surgical Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Ophthalmology Physician that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and perform surgical or non-surgical procedures. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled. Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation, order diagnostic studies and procedures and perform surgical or non-surgical procedures on adult patients with ocular and visual disorders, the eyelid and orbit affecting the eye, including its related structures and visual pathways VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Requirements

• Must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation
• Order diagnostic studies and procedures
• Perform surgical or non-surgical procedures on adult patients with ocular and visual disorders, the eyelid and orbit affecting the eye, including its related structures and visual pathways

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 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)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees