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The Wilmington VA Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time - Board Eligible or Board-Certified Ophthalmologist to join their Surgical Care team. The Ophthalmologist will perform clinical and surgical duties. The incumbent will be expected to manage and treat a wide variety of general ophthalmic conditions to include anterior segment diseases, eyelid disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinal disorders, macular degeneration, and some ophthalmic neurological disorders.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic 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.

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an approved school for the year the course of study was completed
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or Commonwealth, or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the VA in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Qualifying residencies include ACGME or AOA accredited programs, or other approved pathways detailed in the full qualification standard
• Exception for Current Residents: 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 and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis; they are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• PRPs have a scoped practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, turning, and using flights of stairs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Fellowship training and a robust current surgical practice of Ophthalmology with a focus on cataract surgery (reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/)

• Provide a full spectrum of eye care, including cataract surgery, assessing and examining patients to diagnose and develop treatment plans
• Manage medical disorders affecting vision, such as inflammatory, vascular, neurological, and genetic disorders, thyroid eye disease, diabetes, and strokes
• Perform surgical procedures related to injuries and diseases of the eye and the visual system, including surgeries with YAG, SLT, and Argon lasers
• Collaborate with other physician specialists and medical staff in the overall treatment of patient medical conditions
• Issue all patient orders, including laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, prosthetics, and consults for specialty care, completed through CPRS
• See patients individually and operate independently, staff resident clinics, and staff residents in the operating room
• Maintain professional and timely medical record documentation and assist with monitoring clinic management
• Participate in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, quality and patient safety oversight, peer review, and process improvements
• Comply with national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements
• Show effectiveness in teaching and supervision of ophthalmology residents and assist in coordinating educational activities
• Comply with necessary trainee supervision requirements
• Share attending call afterhours and weekends; attend required staff meetings, communicate up and down the chain of command, and assist in managing any surgical or clinical issues that arise within the service and at the direction of the Section Chief
• Offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including relocation/recruitment incentive, competitive salary, annual performance bonus, paid time off, retirement benefits, health/vision/dental/term life insurance, CME reimbursement, free liability protection, and a flexible work schedule (Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm)