Physician, Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Specialist with EDRP

Duties

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until September 29, 2026 or until positions are filled . Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.

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Benefits and Compensation

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) : Learn more.
• EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions / assistance
• 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 days 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

The mission of the Ophthalmology Services of the Veterans Health Administration -South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is to serve the needs of America's veterans by providing the highest quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following :

Requirements

Requirements

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