About this opportunity
Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Glaucoma Surgeon - Ophthalmologist | VA Tucson Medical Center opportunity in south tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Glaucoma Surgeon (Ophthalmologist) SAVAHCS (Tucson, AZ)
The
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS)
is seeking an
Ophthalmologist specializing in Glaucoma Surgery
to join our team of
comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmologists
in
sunny Tucson, Arizona .
This position is primarily focused on
tertiary glaucoma care , with strong opportunities for
mentoring and teaching residents from the University of Arizona Ophthalmology Residency . The role reports to the
Clinical Director of Ophthalmology .
Position Location
Tucson VA Medical Center (SAVAHCS) Tucson, Arizona
? What Youll Do
You will provide a full spectrum of ophthalmic care with an emphasis on glaucoma, including:
Glaucoma medical and surgical management
for a tertiary caseload
Cataract procedures -performing as well as
teaching/assisting residents
Anterior segment laser procedures , including:
YAG SLT
Argon laser
services
Call coverage
on a regular basis in alignment with other faculty
Resident staffing in clinic and OR , with an emphasis on
anterior segment disorders
and
glaucoma
Rotational coverage
for resident call and
urgent clinic patients
Patient and family education
to support understanding and adherence
Timely clinical documentation
and charting
Participation in
quality of care, peer review, and performance improvement
activities
? Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
(non-citizens may be considered only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy)
MD/DO
(or equivalent degree from a recognized medical program)
Current, full, unrestricted license
to practice medicine/surgery in any U.S. state
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Ophthalmology (ABMS)
Completion of Glaucoma fellowship
Full-time, permanent
schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Training & Academic Mission
SAVAHCS is a
Joint Commission-accredited, level 1a complexity teaching hospital
and the
principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona . You will work alongside a team committed to clinical excellence, education, and continuous improvement.
Why Tucson / Why SAVAHCS
Tucson offers
~350 days of sunshine , outdoor lifestyle, and a strong university community-while SAVAHCS provides the stability of VA medicine and a mission-driven environment serving
170,000+ Veterans
across Southern Arizona.
Pay & Benefits (Highlights)
Pay:
$300,000 - $400,000
(annual performance bonus; regular salary increases)
Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus):
May be authorized
Paid time off:
50-55 days/year
Generous federal retirement (pension + TSP)
Comprehensive federal insurance benefits
(health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options)
Licensure support:
1 full unrestricted license accepted from any U.S. state/territory
Malpractice coverage:
Provided (VA liability protections)
Who can apply
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