Physician Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be September 11 , 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled.

• Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is looking for Glaucoma Specialist to join our team of comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmologists in sunny Southern Arizona. At the Southern Arizona VA, will primarily manage tertiary care glaucoma mixed with comprehensive ophthalmology mentoring of residents from the University of Arizona Ophthalmology Residency. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Approved 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 will include providing a full spectrum of eye care including but not limited to: Support of cataract procedures, both performing and teaching/assisting the residents; Managing, both medical and surgical patients with a wide spectrum of glaucoma, Perform a variety of anterior segment laser surgeries with YAG SLT, and Argon lasers; Taking Ophthalmology call on a regular basis commensurate with other faculty Collaborating with other physician specialists and medical staff in overall treatment of patient medical conditions; Communicating with patients and family members educating them to understand their medical condition; Completing clinical charting and documentation appropriately and in a timely manner. Staffing of residents in the clinic and OR: The majority being anterior segment disorders with emphasis on glaucoma Coverage of residents on call on a rotational basis. Coverage of urgent patients in the clinic on a rotational basis The applicant should be board certified (or board eligible if within 2 years of residency). Strong preference will be given to fellowship trained glaucoma specialists. Will report to the Clinical Director of Ophthalmology. Specialists and other physicians are available for consultation. The Ophthalmologist shall be expected to cooperate with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review, improvement and with other performance improvement activities. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

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