OPHTHALMOLOGIST - Retina/Cataract Surgery VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Outstanding Benefits – Wonderful Quality of Life- NO Weekends - Education Loan Reduction Program

The Division of Ophthalmology at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is seeking a full-time academic ophthalmologist specializing in Medical Retina/Comprehensive Ophthalmology/Cataract Surgery.  The candidate is expected to be fellowship trained in Medical Retina.   The incumbent will provide care in all aspects of the medical retina including intravitreal injections/retinal lasers, and also comprehensive ophthalmic care including cataract surgery/laser procedures (YAG/PI/SLT/ALT).  This role will not include surgical retina procedures. The incumbent is expected to have an active role in the training of ophthalmology residents and fellows.

Candidates must have an outstanding academic record with evidence of teaching, research, and publications. Fellowship training in the area listed is required. Credentials should allow for an appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor at Boston University (BU) School of Medicine. 

Compensation will be competitive with the major academic medical centers in the region. Must have a full, active, and unrestricted license in any state. U.S. Citizenship required.

VABHS and Boston University School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and complete curriculum vitae to: terrance.anderson@va.gov.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service