Physician - Ophthalmology jobs in Florida

Physician - Ophthalmology examines patients' eyes to ensure eye health, to treat injuries and to identify eye irregularities. Prescribes glasses, contacts or surgery to correct vision. Being a Physician - Ophthalmology requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. Additionally, Physician - Ophthalmology may report to a medical director. Physician - Ophthalmology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Physician (Ophthalmology)
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Bay, FL FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    BAY PINES VA Healthcare System's Ophthalmology Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Ophthalmologist Physician. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

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    Duties

    This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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

    Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AUTHORIZED

    Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more.

    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

    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

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    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).

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    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
    • 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 & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

    Education

    Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:

    • Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
    • Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
    • For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]



    NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

    Additional information

    This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

    It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

    This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

    VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

    Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.



    Financial Disclosure Report:Not required

    Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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    CW Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    10000 Bay Pines Boulevard

    Bay Pines, FL 33744

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Ophthalmology job in: Daytona Beach, FL
  • Archway Physician Recruitment
  • Daytona Beach, FL FULL_TIME
  • Ophthalmology opening in FloridaLocated in Dayton Beach, FLOrlando 50mFull time, permanent positionEmployed positionMust be Board Certified/Board Eligible.Must hold US citizenship or Permanent Residen...
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Physician - Ophthalmology Job in Florida
  • MDStaff, LLC (HDAMDSTAFF)
  • BOCA GRANDE, FL FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: j-187897 - Exciting Opportunity for Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Near BOCA GRANDE, FL Are you a skilled and compassionate Ophthalmologist seeking a fulfilling career opportunity? We are act...
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Ophthalmology Physician - $300,000/yearly
  • DocCafe
  • Ormond Beach, FL FULL_TIME
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Ophthalmology in Ormond Beach, Florida.Make $300,000/yearly.DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice job board to...
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Ophthalmology Physician - $325,000/yearly - $600,000/yearly
  • DocCafe
  • Destin, FL FULL_TIME
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Ophthalmology in Destin, Florida.Make $325,000/yearly - $600,000/yearly.DocCafe is the premier physician and advanced practice ...
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Ophthalmology job opening: Daytona Beach, FL
  • Archway Physician Recruitment
  • Daytona Beach, FL FULL_TIME
  • Ophthalmology opening in FloridaLocated in Dayton Beach, FLOrlando 50mFull time, permanent positionEmployed positionMust be Board Certified/Board Eligible.Must hold US citizenship or Permanent Residen...
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Physician (Ophthalmology) Retina Specialist
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Dayton, OH
  • Summary The Dayton VA is hiring an Ophthalmologist. Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation, order di...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician (Ophthalmology)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Bay Pines, FL
  • Summary BAY PINES VA Healthcare System's Ophthalmology Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Ophthalmologist Phy...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician (Ophthalmology - Glaucoma)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 25, 2024. The initial cut-off date for ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician (Ophthalmology)
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician (Ophthalmology) Retina Specialist
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Dayton, OH
  • Summary The Dayton VA is hiring an Ophthalmologist. Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation, order di...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Ophthalmology
  • South Bend Clinic
  • South Bend, IN
  • Overview Introduction This is a great opportunity to join The South Bend Clinic and be part of the largest physician-led...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Ophthalmology- Cornea
  • Geisinger Health
  • Danville, PA
  • Location: Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: R...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Ophthalmology Job in Texas
  • Hayman Daugherty Associates, Inc
  • Whitney, TX
  • Job Overview Ophthalmology Opportunity near Whitney, TX Discover a rewarding career in Ophthalmology with a prominent he...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Physician - Ophthalmology jobs
$264,403 to $372,814

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