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Physician (Ophthalmology – Section Chief) – EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This job is for the Chief of Ophthalmology (eye care) at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, Texas, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The Chief leads the eye care section, supervises staff eye doctors, and treats patients in the hospital and clinics. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help repay student loans, and it may close after 50 applications.

Telework eligible1 vacancy. The announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. The job closes once 50 applications are received, which may be before the closing date, or earlier if the position is filled another way.

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.
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

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

Open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Current VA and other federal employees are also encouraged to apply.

What you would do

  • Lead the Ophthalmology Section and supervise staff eye doctors
  • Provide eye care for hospitalized and outpatient Veterans
  • Manage clinic operations, scheduling, staff, and leave
  • Oversee onboarding and teaching of eye residents
  • Help the Chief of Eye Care Services with research goals

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No set number of years is stated. Preferred experience includes ophthalmology supervision, developing strategic plans, and directing residency or fellowship programs.

With education: A medical degree (MD or DO) from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. You must also have completed residency training in an approved program.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
  • Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV or resume (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • Transcript if you qualify through education
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • ECFMG certificate encouraged for foreign medical graduates
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your CV or resume and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply early, because the job may close after 50 applications.
  • If you are a current federal employee, attach your latest SF-50.
  • If you use education to qualify, attach your transcript and show your residency and board status clearly.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Travel of 50% or less may be required across South Texas locations.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for student loan repayment, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years. You must apply within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are not eligible. An annual performance bonus and possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year are also listed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with a REAL ID-compliant form of identification
  • May be required to pass a pre-employment physical
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Valid state driver's license, or the ability to get one

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
$330,000 – $360,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CAZM-13103977-26-JG

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