Promotes the delivery of quality patient care based on current standards in the practice of Ophthalmology. This is a part-time position (0.1FTEE) ophthalmologist practicing primarily oculoplastics and orbital surgery. The practice is made up of the Long Island Veteran population at the Northport VAMC, and the incumbent will be training ophthalmology residents both in clinic and in the OR. At least 1 year of an oculoplastics fellowship is required, with supporting documentation. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include: Participates in any required QA reviews and evaluation, documentation and staff minutes for such. Participates in Surgical Services/Ophthalmology staff meetings and Medical Center Committees as appointed or required by the Chief of Surgical Services, Chief of Ophthalmology, Associate Chief of Ophthalmology, or any other member of the organizational hierarchy. Facilitates quality patient care and effective operations of the Ophthalmology Section. Maintains ongoing communication and problem solving with other services as well as with the Surgical Service sections. Performs any other administrative duties as required or delegated by the Chief or Associate Chief of Ophthalmology. Participates in conducting, designing, and coordinating orientation and teaching activities. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education. Attends/completes all mandatory hospital training. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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