Ophthalmologist

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology services, including glaucoma-related care within scope of practice and privileging.
• Deliver outpatient clinic care and consultative services.
• Provide bedside consultations for non-ambulatory patients when required.
• Perform surgical and procedural services within approved clinical privileges.
• Document all patient care in the VA electronic health record.
• Comply with VA medication, privacy, and patient safety policies.
• Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance evaluation activities.

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• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
• Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted): 
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO).
  • Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience: 
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency.
  • Completion of an approved fellowship if providing subspecialty care (e.g., glaucoma).
• Security & Background Check: 
  • U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements, reflected of CDC guidelines.

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*This role is contingent and will begin upon contract award.