Ophthalmologist w / Recruitment / Relocation Incentive-EDRP

Role Overview

The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a full‑time Medical Ophthalmologist to join the Ft. Worth VA Clinic, providing primary clinical and minor surgical ophthalmic care. The position offers a Recruitment / Relocation Incentive and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Key Responsibilities

• Examine patients and diagnose general ophthalmic conditions.
• Perform primary eye and vision care services including prescribing lenses and ordering diagnostic imaging.
• Provide emergency eye care and preventive screenings (diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma).
• Conduct a wide range of ophthalmic procedures : visual acuity measurement, pupillary testing, color vision testing, extraocular muscle evaluation, refractive testing, external and biomicroscopic examinations, gonioscopy, fundus evaluation, intra‑ocular pressure measurement, perimetry, and ophthalmoscopy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and educate patients and families.
• Supervised by the Chief of Ophthalmology at Dallas VA Medical Center; meet quality and productivity metrics (minimum 16 complete exams per day).
• Work schedule Monday‑Friday 8 : 00 a.m.–4 : 30 p.m.

Qualifications

Benefits & Compensation

Base salary : $220,000–$300,000 per year.

Recruitment Incentive : Sign‑on bonus authorized, plus Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) availability.

Paid time off : 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, 5 days CME).

Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.

Health benefits : Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many may be carried into retirement).

No employment contract; unlimited moonlighting allowed; malpractice coverage provided by VA.

Additional Information

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