Are you a skilled ophthalmologist seeking a vibrant community to practice in? Join our dynamic team in Albuquerque, NM, where the sun shines 310 days a year! The department of Veteran Affairs is seeking a full-time ophthalmologist with an interest in providing care for our veterans.
Ophthalmologist Responsibilities:
- Providing routine care such as vision testing and prescribing glasses and contact lenses.
- Performing corrective surgery, such as repairing injuries and corneas, and removing cataracts.
- Performing advanced surgical procedures, such as keyhole or laser surgery.
- Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries.
- Managing emergency eye clinics, outpatient clinics, or other specialist eye clinics.
- Treating medical disorders that affect the vision through a holistic approach.
- Using therapeutic procedures and performing biopsies.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
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 restrictions on moonlighting
For additional information on this wonderful opportunity please send your CV to Matthew Corrales at matthew.corrales@va.gov