Physician - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologist Opportunity - VA Medical Center in Washington, DC

**Eligible for $200,000 in student loan repayment**

Description: 

The physician shall provide ophthalmological services required for VA beneficiaries.? The physician shall provide care at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.  All labor and services shall be provided including management, supervision, teaching, consultations, direct patient care, surgical procedures, laser procedures and reports. Performance shall be according to the requirements contained in this Functional Statement and professional standards of The Joint Commission. Care shall be appropriately documented in the electronic medical record in accordance with standard community practice. 

Among the most innovative and forward-looking in the nation, the VA in Washington DC provides exceptional healthcare to our nations Veterans, trains Americas future healthcare providers, and conducts research that contributes to medical advancements. The VA offers incredible work-life balance with a generous benefits package.

Practice Highlights:

• The ophthalmologists actual clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive  

             Committee of the Surgical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand for emergency  

             services. 

•   Provides direct hands-on patient care. Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine  

             whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting.  

             Manages chronic disease.   

   

• Provides clinical guidance over the phone, VVC, by Secure Messaging and through the mail.    

               Ensure accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations. 

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•   Responsible for supervising and teaching residents and medical residents.   

   

•  Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care. 

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• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication. 

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•  Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness 

           and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider. 

         
•  Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such  

            as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc. 

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• Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and  

            procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures.? ? 

      

• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits. ? 

             

• Fully integrated into the interdisciplinary health care team, providing the full scope of 

                   Ophthalmology Services based on education, training, licensure and competency.    

     

• A most cost-effective patient care provider while assuring adequate access, and maintaining a  

                   high level of quality as measured by patient satisfaction. 

            

•  Referrals and Consults 

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• The provider shall make referrals to subspecialists when their expertise is needed for diagnoses,    

             treatments or procedures. The provider shall inform patients of the required referral or consult. 

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing.   As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.