Physician; Urology

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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. The award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements listed below and any additional requirements specified in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States Citizenship.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Degree obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Accepted residencies include those approved by ACGME, AOA, or other non‑U.S. programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified U.S. practice.
• Residents currently enrolled in an accredited residency training program who meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis; they are not considered independent practitioners.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred experience:
  
  Board‑eligible or board‑certified.
• Robotic training – fellowship training preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. The examination is administered by VA Occupational Health.

• Light to moderate lifting (15–44 lbs)
• Light carrying (15 lbs and under)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers; both hands required
• Walking (up to 2 hours)
• Standing (up to 2 hours)
• Kneeling (up to 1 hour)
• Rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable at 13” to 16”; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and in the other to 20/40
• Depth perception; ability to distinguish basic and shades of colors
• Hearing (aid permitted)
• Emotional and mental stability; ability to work closely with others and work alone

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus); relocation assistance; no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Full‑time board‑certified Urologist responsibilities include performing a full range of Urological surgical procedures, diagnostic, management, and counseling services to the Veteran population.
• Assure high quality and safety patient care both in and outside the operating room.
• Participate in and/or manage all aspects of a Urology Surgery Program, including clinical and administrative duties.
• Perform administrative duties related to patient care management (entering progress notes, histories and physicals, discharge summaries, consults, etc.).
• Use electronic medical records.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, anesthesiology, mid‑level surgical providers, medical support staff).
• Provide guidance to Urology mid‑level provider(s).
• Participate in service‑level and hospital committees and the facility peer review program.
• Participate in resident training.
• Other services: treatment of genitourinary medical conditions, outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, consultations, pre‑ and post‑operative care.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Free malpractice coverage provided.
• Possible reimbursement for CME ($1,000 per year for full‑time board‑certified physicians).