The Cheyenne VA Medical Center is seeking a board certified/board eligible Ophthalmologist to provide comprehensive ophthalmology services. This candidate will join the Surgical Service Eye Clinic which currently consists of: section Chief, two Ophthalmologists, two Optometrists, four Ophthalmology Technicians and three Optometry Technicians for the Loveland, CO facility. Announcement will be reviewed bi-weekly. Upon a selection made, announcement will be closed. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Education: 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. Licensure: 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: Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred Experience: - Board Certified/board eligible in Ophthalmology. Residency - Completion of a fully accredited US residency program in Ophthalmology. 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: This position requires light to moderate lifting (15-45 lbs); light carrying (15 lbs and under); reaching above shoulder; walking; bending; stopping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing (aid permitted); emotional stability; mental stability; working closely with other and working alone. ["Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides a variety of services including: ophthalmology consult/referral review and triage, assistance in coordination of and provision of ophthalmology eye clinics using the principles of advanced clinical access, pre-operative assessment, treatment interventions and consultative services for other providers within the area of specialization. Assists other surgical providers within their scope of practice and credentialing. Provides coverage for after hours ophthalmic emergencies at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center. Helps to ensure the delivery of safe and peer reviewed specialty and surgical care. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 730AM to 4PM Telework: Position is not eligible for telework: Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.