Physician – Ophthalmologist Position in Mather, CA

Job Description

Join our Team at the  Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mather, CA as a Physician – Ophthalmologist!

As the Ophthalmologist at our facility, you will manage eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Treatments include, but are not limited to : cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy laser therapy, glaucoma treatment, and macular degeneration injections. Administrative duties are general oversight of the operations of the Ophthalmology Clinic including but not limited to providing efficient patient management, supervision of Ophthalmology residents and other administrative activity. Physicians are expected to maintain Joint Commission readiness.

Benefits and Features

• Expected Salary range  from  $300K to 335K  (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience).
• Recruitment / Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) :
• Work Schedule : Schedule to be coordinated with your supervisor.
• Travel Required : 1-2 days per week of travel to the McClellan Outpatient Clinic.
• 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.

We encourage you to consider VA employment in Mather, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun and new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home / work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.