Physician-Section Chief of Eye Services Sacramento California
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a Section
Chief of Eye Care Services, for the VA Northern California
Healthcare System (VA NCHCS), following the retirement of the
current Section Chief.We have state of the art operating rooms and
have a modern full-service hospital in Sacramento and an ambulatory
surgery center at the Martinez VA. Other well equipped existing
outpatient Eye Clinics exist at Chico, Redding, Stockton, Martinez,
and McClellan VA sites. Specialists within Eye Care Services
include cornea, glaucoma and retina/vitreous and uveitis. It is a
friendly, rewarding environment, with appreciative patients and
excellent staff. We are affiliated with the UC Davis Hospital
System therefore academic appointments with UC Davis School of
Medicine may be available and opportunities for teaching and
research abound.This is a supervisory position with a wonderful
opportunity to create a vision of growth and leadership. You will
have overall responsibility for multiple existing Eye Clinic sites
across Northern California. There are two Site Chiefs, one in
Martinez and one in Sacramento, that this physician will supervise
and who will support the department vision. The NCHCS Eye Section
is a fully integrated service with ophthalmologists, optometrists,
low vision staff, nurse case managers, nursing staff, and an
administrative support assistant. Throughout NCHCS, there are
dedicated technician support, on-site lasers, and on-site optical
shops. You will have the opportunity for program development and
hiring of staff for the newly built Stockton VA Eye Clinic and
participate in the design and creation of a new freestanding two
story Eye Clinic in Sacramento. Administrative duties include
overall clinic management and policy development, long term
planning for Eye Care delivery, and collaboration with other
divisions across our Medical System. You will care for veterans in
the outpatient clinic, operating room and could supervise UC Davis
ophthalmology residents. Salary $325,000-$375,000 Per
YearQualifications: Candidate must be: 1) US Citizen or PRA, 2)
Board Eligible/Certified in Ophthalmology 3) Have a full,
unrestricted medical license in any State, and 4) confirm
vaccination for seasonal influenza which are requirements for all
Health Care Personnel (HCP) employed by Department of Veterans
Affairs. Preferred skills: Strong anterior segment surgical
skills.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Fremont , Physician-Section Chief of Eye Services Sacramento California, Healthcare , Sacramento, California
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