Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring: Ophthalmology Cornea specialist opport

Duties include but not but not limited to the following; Ophthalmologists manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases within ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Ophthalmology. Provide efficient patient management and supervise Ophthalmology residents. Diagnose and treat all eye and visual system problems. Document into CPRS in a timely manner, participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in bi-annual Medical Staff activity including committee participation. Provide direct patient care to include, but are not limited to: history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning, surgery, and clinical reminder completion as applicable. Document all medical information in an electronic medical record. Maintain Joint Commission readiness Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications 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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. 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 (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology is preferred Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking

In Summary: Ophthalmologists manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy . Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases within ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Ophthalmology . Diagnose and treat all eye and visual system problems . Document into CPRS in a timely manner . Maintain Joint Commission readiness .

En Español: Los deberes incluyen, pero no se limitan a los siguientes; Oftalmólogos gestionan afecciones oculares como cataratas, glaucoma, degeneración macular relacionada con la edad y retinopatía diabética. Son responsables del diagnóstico y tratamiento de pacientes con enfermedades dentro de recursos ambulatorios y basados en camas asignados a la oftalmología. Proporcionar un manejo eficiente al paciente y supervisar a los residentes oftalmónicos. Diagnosticar y tratar todos los problemas del sistema visual y ojo. Documentar el CPRS de manera oportuna, participar en proyectos de mejora del proceso/seguramiento de calidad y participar en actividades bianual del personal médico incluyendo comité. Proveer atención directa al paciente que incluye, entre otras cosas: historias físicas, administración de medicamentos, evaluación de pruebas diagnósticas y tratamientos, cirugía y recuerdo clínico para empleos de los ciudadanos. La información médica aplicable en una base electrónica puede ser aprobada por la Comisión Nacional de Trabajos (CNS) según las condiciones laborales establecidas en el calendario de trabajo permanente. Todos los solicitantes preliminarmente seleccionados para el empleo de VA en un puesto de prueba designado están sujetos a análisis de orina para detectar el uso ilegal de drogas antes de la cita. Los solicitantes que se nieguen a ser examinados serán denegados al trabajo con VA. Se requiere registro selectivo del Servicio para hombres nacidos después del 12/31/1959. Debe ser competente en inglés escrito y hablado. Puede requerirse que sirva un período probatorio. Sujeto a investigación de antecedentes/seguridad. Los candidatos seleccionados deberán completar un proceso de incorporación en línea. Deben pasar un examen físico previa al empleo. Participar en el programa de vacunación contra la gripe estacional es un requisito para todo personal de atención médica por parte del Departamento de Asuntos Veteranos (HCP). Los médicos actualmente empleados en VA que cumplieron con los requisitos para el nombramiento bajo el estándar de calificación anterior al momento de su cita inicial se consideran que han cumplido con los requerimientos básicos de la ocupación. Requisitos básicos: Ciudadanía de Estados Unidos: No ciudadanos solo pueden ser designados cuando no sea posible reclutar a ciudadanos cualificados de acuerdo con la Política del VA. Grado de doctor de medicina o un título equivalente resultante de un curso de educación en medicina o medicina osteopática. El grado debe haber sido obtenido de una de las escuelas aprobadas por el Departamento de Asuntos Veteranos para el año en que se completó el curso de estudio. Licencia actual, completa e ilimitada para practicar medicina o cirugía en un Estado, Territorio o Distrito de Columbia de los EE.UU. Residencia: Médicos deben haber completado la residencia de formación especializada, acreditada por el Secretario General de Servicios Veteránicos para obtener certificación de capacitación especialista. Las residencias aprobadas son: (1) Aquellas aprobadas por el Consejo de Acreditación para la Educación Médica Graduada (ACGME), b) O [(2) Aquellas autorizadas por la Asociación Americana de Osteopatía (AOA), o (3) Otras residencies (programas de capacitación no residentes en los Estados Unidos seguidas de un mínimo de cinco años de práctica verificada en los EE.UU.), que el Comité Ejecutivo del Personal Médico local considera han proporcionado al solicitante una formación profesional adecuada y cree que ha expuesto al médico a una gama apropiada de experiencias de atención al paciente. Experiencia preferida: Certificado de la Junta o el consejo elegible en Oftalmología es preferido Referencia: Regulaciones VA, específicamente Manual VA 5005, Parte II, Apéndice G-2 Estándar de Calificación Médica. Esto se puede encontrar en la oficina local de Recursos Humanos. Requisitos físicos: Debe pasar un examen físico previo al empleo como lo requiere Manual 5019.