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Physician (Ophthalmologist)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Physician (Ophthalmologist) job with the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, working in Surgical Service at the Lee County Healthcare Center in Cape Coral, FL. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the closing date of 12/31/2026 if the position is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply.

What you would do

  • Diagnose and treat eye and visual system problems.
  • Manage conditions such as cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
  • Provide direct patient care, including surgery and treatment planning.
  • Oversee Ophthalmology Clinic operations and supervise residents.
  • Document all medical information in the electronic medical record.
  • Take part in quality improvement projects and medical staff committees.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The basic requirement is completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program, not a set number of years of work. Preferred experience is as a surgical comprehensive ophthalmologist. No grade level is stated.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved by the VA for the year you finished. You must also complete accredited residency training.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (required)
  • Standard one-page VA Clinical Resume document, uploaded in the two-page Resume field
  • Full resume or CV with no page limit, uploaded in the Other field
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference as a disabled veteran or eligible family member

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may affect your consideration. Veterans' preference applies only when candidates are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload the standard one-page VA Clinical Resume document into the two-page Resume field, then add your full CV in the Other field.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, upload your DD-214 and, if needed, the SF-15 form.
  • If you cannot apply online before the deadline, call or email the agency contact and include code CBTC-13022613-26-EAG in the Notes field.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Telework is ad hoc only. No travel required.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) may be authorized, with awards up to $200,000. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable ID, including REAL ID for driver's licenses
  • Pass a pre-employment physical exam
  • Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must meet physical requirements, such as lifting 15 to 44 pounds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$315,000 – $360,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Cape Coral, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTC-13022613-26-EAG

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