Urologist (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Open continuous announcement (OCA) position; may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
• Work schedule: 7:30–16:00 Monday–Friday.

Description

Provide urology-focused patient care and document interventions and treatment plan reviews. Recognize complex care situations, coordinate with the primary care provider when needed, and educate patients and families about diagnosis and treatment. Participate in policy development, interdisciplinary teams, quality/performance improvement, and direct patient care that may use telehealth technologies.

Responsibilities

• Document interventions and review patient treatment plans; involve the primary care provider when indicated.
• Intervene in complex situations using sound judgment and appropriate channels.
• Help establish policies, procedures, and guidelines for comprehensive services.
• Participate in in-service training and maintain competencies.
• Provide direct patient care, including via telehealth technologies.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis and treatment.
• Use professional standards of care to evaluate programs and activities.
• Develop and lead interdisciplinary teams; identify impediments and apply problem-solving/performance improvement approaches.
• Participate in service line quality improvement and track/trend care delivery issues.
• Participate in interdisciplinary ad hoc committees/action teams for problem solving.
• Establish objective, measurable goals aligned to caseload and diagnoses.
• Develop and implement interdisciplinary standards of practice and care.
• Conduct self-review of current practice and seek constructive peer feedback.
• Facilitate open dialogue among peers, supervisors, and staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families/significant others, and the healthcare team.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible per VA policy).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including acceptable identification for I-9.
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements listed in the announcement.
• Testing designated position: may be subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent) degree from an approved allopathic or osteopathic school.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC.
• Residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility (with specified approved pathways and limited exceptions).
• Preferred: Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Preferred: Robotic training with current robotic privileges.
• Preferred: Residency in Urology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus, with regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, plus possible 5 days paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions.
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care; many plans can carry into retirement.
• CME: possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (requires full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.