Ophthalmologist Opportunity in Stockton, CA (Brand New Clinic)
VA
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Posted: 30-Jun-24
Location: Stockton, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $345,00-$380,000 annually
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Physicians: General
Physicians: Specialty
Surgery: Surgical Specialties
Sector:
Government
Required Education:
MD/DO
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Internal Number: 456
VA Northern California Health Care System is looking for Ophthalmologist’s to join our teamof comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmologists in our Stockton Clinic. At the Brand-New Stockton VA Clinic, your clinic will run the gamut of comprehensive ophthalmology. Clinical management of general Cornea, Glaucoma, and Retina disorders are required for this truly comprehensive ophthalmology practice. Outstanding anterior segment surgical skills are required. You will have the opportunity to perform surgery with experienced eye nurses in the operating room in your own OR time as well as training residents. Responsibilities to include clinical care, resident supervision, and training in both the outpatient and operating room settings.
We are affiliated with the UC Davis Hospital System, have state of the art operating rooms and are a modern full-service hospital. We serve as the sub-specialty referral center for eye conditions in Northern California. There is dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, LenStar, optometry, and an on-site optical shop. Other onsite specialists include cornea, glaucoma and retina/vitreous. It is a friendly, rewarding environment, with appreciative patients. Academic appointments with UC Davis School of Medicine may be available and opportunities for teaching and research abound.
Work Schedule: Full-time, primarily day shift with home call or Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p; shared on-call
Benefits: 26 days paid vacation (1 day accrued each pay period upon employment); 13 days sick leave (1/2 day accrued each pay period upon employment, no cap); 11 paid Federal holidays/Competitive Salary/Malpractice protection with tail coverage covered by the Federal government/Annual Physician Performance Pay (Up to $15,000 possible)/CME- 1 week paid authorized absence to attend and after 1 year of employment $1,000 per year stipend toward CME if BC/No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Incentives: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offers up to $200,000 over 5-years, tax-free and/or Recruitment Incentive with minimum 3-year service obligation.
Salary-$345,00-$380,000 annually
Interested candidates may apply by emailing current CV to VA Healthcare Recruiter: Alisa.Merriott@va.gov
Candidates must: Candidate must be: 1) US Citizen or PRA, 2) Board Eligible/Certified in Ophthalmology, 3) Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State, and 4) confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza.
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