Ophthalmologist

The El Paso VAMC is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmologist

to provide essential eye care to the veteran population in El Paso, Texas. This role offers a rewarding career with an emphasis on work-life balance within a supportive environment. Join a team committed to serving those who have served our country.

Practice Info

• Serves veterans in far Southwest Texas and Dona Ana County, New Mexico
• Includes the main health care facility located adjacent to William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Ft. Bliss, Texas
• Includes a VA staffed Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Provides primary and specialized ambulatory care services at its main campus, the El Paso VA Health Care Center

Responsibilities

• Provide care to our veteran population

Compensation

• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
• $325,000 - $385,000
• May include up to $15,000 Annual Performance Bonus
• Selected candidate may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and if approved, receive up to $200,000 in school loan repayment
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME

Benefits

• 50-55 days 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses
• Health Insurance (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Term life insurance (cost shared by the Federal Government)
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
• VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year
• For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Requirements

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory