Section Chief of Ophthalmology
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Section Chief Ophthalmologist opportunity with Fayetteville NC
Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) The Fayetteville NC VAMC
Surgical Care Service Line is seeking a Section Chief of
Ophthalmology. You will care for veterans in the outpatient clinic,
operating room and would be the Site Director for UNC ophthalmology
residents. The Fayetteville VA Eye Section is a fully integrated
service with ophthalmologists, optometrists, low vision staff,
nurse case managers, nursing staff, and an RCI consult team.
Throughout the Fayetteville VA Eye Section there is dedicated
technician support, on-site lasers, and on-site optical shops.
Candidates Qualifications: 1. US Citizen 2. Board Certified in
Ophthalmology 3. Previous leadership experience is preferred. The
staffing is 1 Section Chief and 2 Staff Ophthalmologists with
several fee for service providers and UNC staff. The Fayetteville
VAMC provides health care services to approximately 80,000 Veterans
in 19-counties within southeastern North Carolina. Our facilities
include the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, two health care
centers, one in Fayetteville and one in Wilmington, and 18
outpatient clinics. Teaching and learning The Fayetteville VAMC has
affiliations with 44 colleges and universities that include 112
programs, including a stand-alone Dental Advanced Education in
General Dentistry residency program that collaborates with Fort
Bragg dental training facilities. Primary clinical affiliations
include: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of
Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology East Carolina University
Brody School of Medicine Campbell University Pharmacy Residency
Program Work Schedule: Full-time, primarily day shift Mon-Fri 8:00
to 4:30 pm with secondary call. Residents take call first and then
attendees backup if needed. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive
(Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized (reachout for details) Education
Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position eligible
for up to $200,000 over 5 years with a maximum of $40K per year.
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville , Section Chief of Ophthalmology, Healthcare , Fayetteville, North Carolina
