Ophthalmology Physician

VA Northern California Health Care System is looking for a dynamic and committed Ophthalmologist to join our great team

The Northern California Health Care System is the largest within the VISN-21 Network. The main academic affiliate is U.C. Davis. Northern California has a lot to offer to those seeking good weather and an abundance of outdoor activities whether you prefer the beaches of San Francisco or the mountains and snow of Lake Tahoe. Whether you re interested in work/life balance, research, or academics you will find that working for the VA offers many benefits not to mention the great honor we have in serving our nation's heroes.

VA Northern California Health Care System is looking for Glaucoma Specialist to join our team of comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmologists in Sacramento Valley. At the Sacramento VA Medical Center your clinic will run the gamut of comprehensive ophthalmology to tertiary care glaucoma. You will have the opportunity to perform the latest MIGS (Hydrus, iStent, Xen, Micropulse, KDB) as well as other incisional glaucoma surgery with experienced eye nurses in the operating room in your own OR time as well as training residents. Responsibilities to include clinical care, resident supervision, and training in both the outpatient and operating room settings.

We are affiliated with the UC Davis Hospital System, have state of the art operating rooms and are a modern full-service hospital. We serve as the sub-specialty referral center for eye conditions in Northern California. There is dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, LenStar, optometry, and an on-site optical shop. Other onsite specialists include cornea, glaucoma and retina/vitreous. It is a friendly, rewarding environment, with appreciative patients. Academic appointments with UC Davis School of Medicine may be available and opportunities for teaching and research abound. (Glaucoma Specialist or Comprehensive with strong Glaucoma skills and ability to train into/perform MIGS Glaucoma Surgery)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Benefits

• Expected Salary range for well qualified Primary Care will range from $290,000.00 to $380,000.00, with consideration given to candidate's qualifications, credentials, and experience; and may include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus. Selected candidate may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), and if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment.
• The VA offers Physicians and all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.
• Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME.
• Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option.
• Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching.