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Ophthalmologist/Physician - Section Chief (Eye Services)
3 months ago
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.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet theBasic Requirements:
as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement
Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met
Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Ophthalmology Preferred Experience: Strong anterior segment surgical skills Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
A physical examination prior to placement is required
This is a designated drug testing position
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx
2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
Hearing aid is permitted.
Duties "**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until April 30th, 2025.
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 25th, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks.
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Contact V21CCOEEDRP@, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with home call and shared on-call.
Residents take call first and then attending backup if needed.
Pay: 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory 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 VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a Section Chief of Eye Care Services, for the VA Northern California Healthcare System (VA NCHCS), following the retirement of the current Section Chief.
We have state of the art operating rooms and have a modern full-service hospital in Sacramento and an ambulatory surgery center at the Martinez VA.
Other well equipped existing outpatient Eye Clinics exist at Chico, Redding, Stockton, Martinez, and McClellan VA sites.
Specialists within Eye Care Services include cornea, glaucoma and retina/vitreous and uveitis.
It is a friendly, rewarding environment, with appreciative patients and excellent staff.
We are affiliated with the UC Davis Hospital System therefore academic appointments with UC Davis School of Medicine may be available and opportunities for teaching and research abound.
This is a supervisory position with a wonderful opportunity to create a vision of growth and leadership.
You will have overall responsibility for multiple existing Eye Clinic sites across Northern California.
There are two Site Chiefs, one in Martinez and one in Sacramento, that this incumbent will supervise and who will support the department vision.
The NCHCS Eye Section is a fully integrated service with ophthalmologists, optometrists, low vision staff, nurse case managers, nursing staff, and an administrative support assistant.
Throughout NCHCS, there are dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, and on-site optical shops.
You will have the opportunity for program development and hiring of staff for the newly built Stockton VA Eye Clinic and participate in the design and creation of a new freestanding two story Eye Clinic in Sacramento.
Administrative duties include overall clinic management and policy development, long term planning for Eye Care delivery, and collaboration with other divisions across our Medical System.
You will care for veterans in the outpatient clinic, operating room and could supervise UC Davis ophthalmology residents."
