Ophthalmologist

VENESCO, LLC•Columbia, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Venesco, LLC is a premier government contractor providing Healthcare, Research and Development, IT, Engineering and other professional services to federal facilities nationwide. Venesco prioritizes employee connectedness and work life balance. Venesco is recruiting highly motivated, skilled personnel to be part of our excellent team! Venesco is recruiting for an Pphthalmologist/Glaucoma specialist to provide services at the Columbia VA Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who have served our country! Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Ophthalmologist will also rotate call at least on week per month to include the weekend. On-call physician must be available at all time for phone consults with VA residents and physicians. Must be available by phone within 15 minutes and within 60 minutes on site if needed.

Requirements

License: Shall have a current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia) when services are performed onsite on VA property.
Board Certification: Shall be Board Certified /Board Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) http://abop.org/board-certification.
Life Support Certifications: Shall be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency prior to starting the position.
Experience: Shall have two years of experience as an Ophthalmologist.
Glaucoma specialization/experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ophthalmologist will provide clinic and surgical ophthalmology services.
Evaluate patients’ medical histories to assess the the progression of their condition and associated risks
Perform comprehensive eye exams
Diagnose glaucoma and other eye-related diseases
Evaluate test results, outline and implement appropriate treatment plans
Prescribe and administer medications
Treat glaucoma by performing surgical procedures as needed
Monitor patients’ response to treatment
Adjust treatment plans in accordance with the needs of the patient
Educate patient about glaucoma, including risks, prevention strategies, and treatment possibilities
Refer patients to other specialists when necessary
Document patients' health progress
Stay up-to-date on advancements and in ophthalmology and glaucoma treatment