Academic FT or PT Ophthalmologists needed in sunny and beautiful Phoenix, Arizona!

Join the most noble mission in healthcare. Help Veterans Thrive! The Carl T. Hayden Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona has openings for Board-Certified (preferred) or Board-Eligible Ophthalmologists. The medical center is centrally and conveniently located in the city of Phoenix and easily accessible. You’ll be responsible for providing comprehensive medical eye care to veterans at the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) while managing acute and urgent eye care along with all routine eye care. Individuals will be considered for a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and be integral with the education and teaching of Ophthalmology fellows, residents, and medical students.

Work Schedule:  

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (approximate & minimal call)

Benefits and Features

The VA offers Physicians and all employees industry-leading full benefits and features package to support high-quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.Paid-Time Off in the form of 26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5-day paid absences to attend approved CME. * Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option.Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a 401(k)-type plan, with up to five percent government matching.Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000. **No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, or restrictive covenants.

* Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME.

** Selected candidates may be eligible to apply for education loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 over 5 years. Participation is based on funds availability.