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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for ophthalmologist moonlighting in the United States is $286,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $326,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Ophthalmologist Moonlighting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $286,030 per year, or $137.5 per hour.

Physician (Ophthalmologist)

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Salisbury, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 671 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 292 rated public sector bodies


Job description

Ophthalmologist Position

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who possesses the advanced training and experience, as well as the license, in diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye. Ophthalmologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the eye, including glaucoma and cataracts; vision problems such as nearsightedness; and eye injuries.
  • Due to their extensive training, ophthalmologists can often link eye problems to other disorders such as brain tumors, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis.
  • Surgeons are physicians who operate to repair injuries, correct deformities, prevent diseases, and generally improve the health of patients. They examine patients to determine if surgery is necessary, evaluate the risks involved, and select the appropriate surgical procedure.
  • The Ophthalmology Section of Surgery Service functions under the overall management of the Section Chief of Ophthalmology.
  • The physician functions within an interdisciplinary staff consisting of physicians, physician extenders, technicians, administrative and clerical staff. He/she is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of comprehensive surgical/clinical services and complies with established policies within the Department of Surgery/Ophthalmology section.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Supervisor discretion)


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