Chief of Ophthalmology

The Department of Surgery at the V.A. Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is soliciting applications for the full-time position of Chief of the Section of Ophthalmology at the VABHS. The Ophthalmology Section is affiliated with Boston University (BU) and Massachusetts Eye and Ear (MEE) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). Clinics and surgical facilities are located at the Jamaica Plain campus. There is a high volume of patients and recently renovated space with state-of-the-art equipment.

Candidates should be eligible for appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor at Boston University, have an outstanding academic record, and have demonstrated excellence in leading clinical, research, and training programs.  U.S. Citizenship, an MD or equivalent degree, an unrestricted license in any state, and Board Certification in Ophthalmology are required. Subspecialty training in any area of ophthalmology is highly desirable.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered.

Compensation will be competitive with the major academic medical centers in the region. In addition to competitive pay and liability protection, we offer a generous benefits package. For more information visit: www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance.

VABHS, BU, and HMS are equal-opportunity employers and are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy, or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.