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Veterans Health Administration
Salisbury, NC, 28147, USA
  • Market Salary: $1,000 p/year
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Work with veterans at a VA center offering competitive federal benefits and generous PTO. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, locum tenens/VA position in Salisbury, NC; FT schedule 8:00–16:30 with 1 week call every 5 weeks; academic affiliation with Atrium Wake Forest Baptist; unrestricted U.S. medical license required. - MD or DO and completion of accredited residency - Board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology - Unrestricted U.S. medical license - Experience with medical retina (anti-VEGF), basic glaucoma and cataract care - U.S. citizenship preferred per VA policy
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Exciting Opportunity in Salisbury, NC: Join Our Team as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist!

The Salisbury VA Medical Center is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our team! This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join us in delivering exceptional eye care and improving the well-being of those who have served our country!

Work Schedule:
8:00 a.m. ? 4:30 p.m.

Call Coverage:
Per rotation, 1 week every 5 weeks

Academic Affiliation:
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Position Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA policy.
  • Education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.
  • Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
  • Residency: Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty.
  • Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Ophthalmology.
  • Experience: Preferred experience in treating medical retina conditions with anti-VEGF therapies, basic glaucoma, and cataracts.

Benefits:

  • Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
  • Paid Time Off: 50?55 days per year (including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a possible five-day paid absence for CME).
  • Retirement: Traditional federal pension (vesting after 5 years) and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.
  • Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal programs can be carried into retirement).
  • Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
  • CME: Possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year (must be full-time with board certification).
  • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
  • Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional to our team committed to delivering outstanding veteran care.

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