Physician - Ophthamology (Glaucoma)

Department of Veterans Affairs•Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. The EDRP Coordinator(s) can be reached at [email protected]. The Department of Ophthalmology at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System is recruiting an Ophthalmologist with fellowship training in the subspecialty in glaucoma. This individual will be joining a young faculty that includes glaucoma, uveitis and surgical vitreoretinal subspecialties. The successful candidate should be able to perform a broad range of retina related office based ophthalmologic procedures and be able to provide a recent case list for review. Salary, benefits and academic rank determination are commensurate with qualification and experience. The Minneapolis VAHCS is one of the largest VA ophthalmology programs in the United States. Minneapolis is one the Midwest's finest cities and a center for recreation, education, entertainment and cultural excellence. Work Schedule: The tour of duty for this position is typically Monday - Friday, days. Additional information may be provided during the interview process.

Requirements

fellowship training in the subspecialty in glaucoma
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

perform a broad range of retina related office based ophthalmologic procedures
provide a recent case list for review

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. The EDRP Coordinator(s) can be reached at [email protected].