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Ophthalmology - Physician at South Texas VA Healthcare System - Veterans Health Administration
Job Description
️ Join Our Visionary Team in San Antonio!
South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking:
✨ Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
✨ Glaucoma Specialist
to join our dynamic team of 10 ophthalmologists in beautiful San Antonio, Texas!
About the Role
- Busy clinical and surgical practices
- Responsibilities include clinical care and resident supervision in outpatient and OR settings.
- Affiliated with UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Department of Defense Ophthalmology Residency Program
- Work at our state-of-the-art Northwest Health Care Center (opened April 2022)
Our Facilities
- 19 exam lanes, 2 procedure suites
- Advanced imaging: IOLMaster 700, Humphrey Visual Fields, CIRRUS OCT, ultra-wide fundus cameras, Eye Cubed ultrasound
- Zeiss Forum imaging management system
- Adjacent Ambulatory Surgery Center with 3 dedicated eye ORs for cataract, glaucoma, cornea, retina & oculoplastic surgeries
- Glaucoma specialists can perform cataract surgeries, incisional glaucoma surgeries, and the latest MIGS (iStent, KDB, Xen, Omni, MicroPulse)
Why Work With Us?
✅ Serve our nation’s heroes
✅ Collaborative, compassionate team
✅ Competitive salary $300K–$400K + Education Debt Repayment Program
✅ Excellent work-life balance
✅ Live in vibrant San Antonio
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Current unrestricted state medical license
- Residency trained
Benefits
- Competitive salary & benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance
- Federal Retirement Plan (FERS) + 401K with matching
- Generous PTO:
- 26 days annual leave
- 13 sick days
- 10 federal holidays
- 5 CME days
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Collaborative environment
About San Antonio
- Home of the Alamo & famous River Walk
- Rich Spanish & Old West heritage
- Year-round attractions: Six Flags, SeaWorld, Fiesta festival
- Foodies love Tex-Mex & BBQ
- Arts & culture: Majestic Theater, McNay Art Museum
- Sports fans cheer for the San Antonio Spurs
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help us provide world-class eye care to our nation’s heroes!
$300k - $400k for Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric nationally
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