This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Chief of the Ophthalmology is an ophthalmologist assigned to Surgical Services at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The ophthalmologist reports to the Chief of Eye Care Services and directly supervises all staff ophthalmologists and licensed independent practitioners assigned to the section. The ophthalmologist provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Eye Care Services.
The scope of these activities covers hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other staff.
Duties include but are not limited to: Administration: Leadership Responsibilities Staff Management Time/Leave Management Business Planning/System Redesign Clinic Management Supervision - over staff members who provide clinical and administrative support to Ophthalmology Section Clinical Duties - based on individual education, training, licensure, and competency Education: Oversees resident on-boarding and orientation Responsible for the effectiveness of resident teaching by Eye Clinic staff Monitors resident supervision and educational activities Research and Development - Assists the Chief of Eye Care Services with research and development goals in support of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Research, etc.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc (as needed) basis Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Primary Duty Locations: North West San Antonio VA Clinic and Data Point VA Clinic VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
jose.garcia31@va.gov · (210) 802-9293
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $330000 – $360000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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