Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Wanted – VA HCS
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Job Description
Last updated: 3/18/25
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a comprehensive Ophthalmologist to provide outstanding ophthalmic care to our nation’s Veterans. This role involves delivering expert clinical care in outpatient ophthalmology clinics and performing surgical procedures in the West Los Angeles VA operating rooms. The incumbent will also be responsible for teaching and supervising medical students and residents, participating in academic activities, and engaging in research to advance the field of ophthalmology. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including Primary & Ambulatory Care, Optometry, and Low Vision Services, is essential to ensure seamless and comprehensive patient care.
We seek a highly skilled and motivated physician committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring trainees, leading educational conferences, participating in institutional committees, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Ophthalmology Surgery Service, Surgical and Perioperative Careline, and Research Service to strengthen our academic Ophthalmology Section. Join us in a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans while advancing your professional growth in a collaborative and academic environment.
Benefits and Features: The VA offers all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:
We seek a highly skilled and motivated physician committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring trainees, leading educational conferences, participating in institutional committees, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Ophthalmology Surgery Service, Surgical and Perioperative Careline, and Research Service to strengthen our academic Ophthalmology Section. Join us in a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans while advancing your professional growth in a collaborative and academic environment.
Benefits and Features: The VA offers all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:
- Competitive Salary Range: $260,000-$320,000
- PTO: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26/13 days of annual/sick leave respectively, 11 holidays, up to 5 days paid absence for CME)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
- Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.
Qualifications
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license
• Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
• Must be BC/BE
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