Ophthalmologist serving Veterans - Department of Veteran Affairs

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time, Board Eligible or Board-Certified Ophthalmologist to join their Surgical Service team. The Ophthalmologist will perform primary clinical and surgical duties.

The incumbent will be expected to manage and treat a wide variety of general ophthalmic conditions to include anterior segment diseases, eyelid disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinal disorders, macular degeneration, and some ophthalmic neurological disorders. Duties will include providing a full spectrum of eye care including but not limited to:

• Assessing and examining patients to diagnosis and develop treatment plans.
• Managing ophthalmic conditions, taking into consideration both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
• Performing surgical procedures related to injuries and diseases of the eye and visual system.
• Perform a variety of laser surgeries with YAG SLT, and Argon lasers.
• Collaborating with other physician specialists and medical staff in overall treatment of patient medical conditions.
• Managing medical disorders affecting vision, such as inflammatory, vascular, neurological and genetic disorders,
• thyroid eye disease, diabetes and strokes.
• Communicating with patients and family members educating then to understand their medical condition.
• Supporting health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Completing clinical charting and documentation appropriately and in a timely manner.

Outstanding interpersonal skills are essential, as the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary staff in the delivery of excellent health care to our nation's Veterans. The Ophthalmologist will establish professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the center and outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), providing telephone and e-consult consultations as needed and screening consults that are received for appropriateness prior to scheduling. The incumbent will report to the Chief, Surgery Service or his designee. Specialists and other physicians are available for consultation. The Ophthalmologist shall be expected to cooperate with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review, improvement and with other performance improvement activities at the direction of the Chief, Surgery Service and the Chief of Staff.

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday (Call coverage as necessary for the service)