Ophthalmologist Opportunity in Stockton, CA (Brand New Clinic) Close to bay area - Department of Veteran Affairs

VA Northern California Health Care System 

Stockton is located in the central valley, near San Francisco and Sacramento (two of America's favorite cities) and is within driving distance of world class skiing in Lake Tahoe, hiking in Yosemite Valley, and beautiful wine country in Napa Valley.

Ophthalmologists are trained physicians with significant experience in the field of Ophthalmology. They provide both clinical, surgical, and administrative Ophthalmology services at VA Northern California Health Care System (VA NCHCS) sites. Ophthalmologists are MD physicians who have completed four years of medical school followed by an internship and a three-year ophthalmology residency; training in all aspects of eye care (basic, intermediate, and advanced). Many VHA ophthalmologists undergo additional years of training, including one- or two-year fellowships in glaucoma, retinal and vitreous diseases, cornea and external diseases, uveitis (inflammation), neuro-ophthalmology, orbit (eye socket) and oculoplastic surgery, or strabismus (eye muscle) surgery, which allows them to bring specialized expertise to the VA. 

Stockton VA is a medium sized Outpatient Clinic and has an urgent care, pharmacy, primary care and lab, in addition to Eye Clinic. Stockton VA Eye Clinic has the capacity for 2 Optometrists, 2 Ophthalmologists, and 4 Eye Technicians.  Surgery at the Stockton VA will be performed at a local private ASC off site.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary $290,000.00 to $350,000.00 Per Year (based on experience and fellowship training)

Candidates must: 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.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program that can help pay back up to $200,000!

Total Compensation Package, including retirement: $400K+