Ophthalmologist / Glaucoma Specialist

Columbia VA Medical Center - Columbia, SC

Place of Performance

Columbia VA Medical Center (VAMC)
6439 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209

Compensation: Starting at 300,000k; salary is negotiable pending years of experience. Prior experience covering call (Emergency Department response) and clinic is a plus. 

Position Overview

The Contractor shall furnish qualified Ophthalmology physician personnel to provide onsite ophthalmology services to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Columbia VA Medical Center. Services shall encompass the full range of ophthalmologic care consistent with that provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility. The standard of care must meet or exceed nationally recognized standards established by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

This position supports both clinical and surgical ophthalmology services, including subspecialty care as applicable, and includes on-call responsibilities to ensure continuity of patient care.

VA Clinic Hours

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contractor physicians must be present and available in clinic during established VA business hours, as determined by the Chief of Staff and subject to revision based on patient care needs.

On-Call Coverage

• Rotating on-call coverage among providers

• Minimum of one week per month, including weekends

• Coverage required during evenings, weekends, holidays, and other times when the clinic is closed

On-Call Requirements

• Availability for phone consultation at all times

• Must be reachable by phone within 15 minutes

• Must be able to report on-site within 60 minutes when required

Scope of Care & Clinical Responsibilities

Clinical & Surgical Care

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology care within scope of practice and privileging.

• Deliver clinic-based and surgical ophthalmology services, including subspecialty glaucoma and oculoplastic care as applicable.

• Conduct inpatient bedside consultations for non-ambulatory patients and outpatient clinic consults for ambulatory patients.

• Ensure procedures are scheduled for completion within 30 days of consultation.

• Arrive on time for all scheduled clinics and surgeries, as documented by physical presence.

Medications & Patient Education

• Follow all VA medication policies and procedures.

• No sample medications may be provided.

• Provide coordinated discharge education and follow-up instructions for all ophthalmology patients.

• Ensure mechanisms are in place for communicating test results in accordance with VHA Directive 1088.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Approximately 5% of time allocated to administrative duties.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

• Attend quality improvement, committee, and staff meetings as required by the Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.

• Communicate scheduling conflicts to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Minimum Qualifications & Credentialing Requirements

Licensure

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

• Physicians with any history of restricted, suspended, revoked, denied, or surrendered licenses will not be considered.

Board Certification

• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO).

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in ophthalmology.

• Completion of an approved fellowship if providing subspecialty care (e.g., glaucoma).

Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalent.

• All continuing medical education required to maintain certification must be current.

• Annual verification of certifications must be provided to the VA COR.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.