Physician - Cornea and External Disease

Position Information:

The New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS), Albuquerque NM, is recruiting a talented Board Certified / Board Eligible, Fellowship Trained, Ophthalmologist with Cornea Qualifications, to join our healthcare surgical service team. NMVAHCS is a Level 1 tertiary referral center with a 24-hour Emergency Room located in the heart of the Land of Enchantment. The medical center is authorized to operate 310 beds, which include 184 acute hospital beds (including a 26 bed Spinal Cord Injury Center), 90 residential rehabilitation treatment program beds (including a 26 bed Psychosocial Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program [PRRTP], a 24 bed Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program [SARRTP], a 40 bed Domiciliary RRTP), and a 36-bed Nursing Home Care Unit. Facility currently operates 12 surgical suites which are shared by all departments. The facility is a fully accredited, tertiary care facility and referral site for other VA's in the greater metropolitan area, with a major teaching program affiliated with the University of New Mexico School Of Medicine. A faculty appointment commensurate with training and experience will also be considered. The selected Ophthalmologist will have Fellowship Training as a Cornea Specialist with at least 1-2 years experience in specialty, and will function as an integral member of the Eye Clinic Team Specialty Clinic and Surgery with clinical and surgical responsibilities; and will specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the medical and surgical diseases and conditions of the eye, its related structure and visual pathways. Candidate must possess additional training, qualifications and experience in the care and surgical treatment of complex corneal diseases.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Possess Current Active US Medical License
• Residency Trained / Board Certification in Ophthalmology (Board Eligibility Considered)
• Fellowship Training in Corneal Eye Diseases and at least 1-2 years experience in specialty (new grads may be considered)

Community Information:

Albuquerque, known as "The Land of Enchantment", allows you to experience authentic Southwest flavor and culture. As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural history and heritage. Native American, Hispanic & Latino, Anglo and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life. You will always know you're someplace special, whether you're eating at one of our traditional New Mexican restaurants, shopping at one of the thousands of shops and galleries around town, enjoying our world-class visual and performing arts, or playing on the best golf courses in the Southwest. Nowhere is the confluence of past and present more dramatic than here in Albuquerque, where the modern city skyline is set against a backdrop of the stunning Sandia Mountains and an endless, timeless blue sky. Albuquerques spectacular weatherwith 310 days of sunshineperfect for outdoor activities, including biking, skiing and hiking. Our incomparable weather and scenery also make Albuquerque the hot air ballooning capital of the world. Balloons dot our clear blue skies throughout the year, revealing a myriad of colors.

Benefits Information:

• The VA supports a healthy work-life-family balance by providing Staff a robust benefits package and fosters an environment of clinical excellence and satisfaction
• Expected salary range  between $275k - $325k annually, depending upon physician's credentials, qualifications and experience, and compensation review process
• Selected candidate may also be considered for the VAs Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), that could provide up to $200k in loan repayment  
• Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 10 Federal holidays with pay, and 1-2 weeks to attend CME courses
• Health-Dental-Vision Care Insurance Programs available with premiums partially paid by the Federal Government; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance with additional coverage options for family members; and Long-term care insurance.
• Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) defined benefits retirement plan (pension); and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) defined contributions retirement plan which is like a 401K-type plan that offers up to 5% matching government contributions.

About the VA:

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

For more information and to discuss your interests:

Please forward copy of your CV and Cover Letter, summarizing your background, education, training, clinical practice, credentials and interests, to Dave Aragon, VA National Healthcare Recruiter, [email protected], or call (702) 675-5761.