The Surgical Care Service Line is seeking a Chief of Ophthalmology. You will care for veterans in the outpatient clinic, operating room and could supervise UNC ophthalmology residents.The Fayetteville VAMC Eye Section is a fully integrated service with ophthalmologists, optometrists, low vision staff, nurse case managers, nursing staff, and an administrative support assistant. Throughout the Fayetteville VAMC Eye Section there is dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, and on-site optical shops.The VA Fayetteville NC Coastal Healthcare System provides health care services to approximately 80,000 Veterans in a 19-county area of southeastern North Carolina. Our facilities include the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, two health care centers—one in Fayetteville and one in Wilmington, 9 outpatient clinics.Teaching and learningThe VA Fayetteville Coastal Medical Center has affiliations with 44 colleges and universities that include 112 programs, including a stand-alone Dental Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program that collaborates with Fort Bragg dental training facilities. Primary clinical affiliations include:• University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology• East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine• Campbell University Pharmacy Residency ProgramCandidates Qualifications: 1. US Citizen; 2. Board Certified in Ophthalmology; and 3. Previous leadership experience is preferred.Work Schedule: Full-time, primarily day shift Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30 pm with secondary call. Residents take call first and then attendees backup if needed.Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AuthorizedEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position eligible for up to $200,000 over 5 years with a maximum of $40K per year. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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
Compensation Information:Starting at $375000.00 / Annually