Urologist Opportunity - San Antonio, Texas - great work/life balance

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and skilled Urologist looking for a rewarding career with excellent work-life balance and unparalleled benefits

Join the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and make a real difference in the lives of our nation's heroes while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment

Why Choose South Texas VA?

• Meaningful Mission: Provide high-quality care to Veterans with diverse urologic conditions.

• Collaborative Team: Work with 2 full-time MDs 1 part-time MD 3 Urology Residents 2 NPs , and 3 PAs

• Cutting-Edge Practice: Utilize advanced techniques, including robotic surgery and minimally invasive procedures (expertise highly desired).

• Academic Affiliation: Teach and supervise learners from UT Health San Antonio with potential for Adjunct Professor appointment

• Research Opportunities: Engage in VA and national research projects.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Modern outpatient clinic with 4 procedure rooms

• Convenient access to main operating room

• Advanced technology for robotic and minimally invasive surgeries

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $300,000 - $375,000 + performance pay up to $15,000

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free over 5 years ($40K/year)

• Federal Retirement Plan (FERS) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% match

• Generous Paid Time Off:

  • 26 days annual leave

  • 13 sick days

  • 11 federal holidays

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance under FEGLI

• Annual CME Allowance

• Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus

Work-Life Balance

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Call Coverage: First call to on-call resident; backup home call shared among 3 providers (rare to be called in)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive urologic care, including diagnosis and treatment of:
  Urolithiasis
  Voiding dysfunction
  Prostate disorders
  Erectile dysfunction
  Urologic malignancies

• Perform outpatient procedures: cystoscopies prostate biopsies urodynamic studies

• Participate in tumor boards, committees, and quality assurance programs

• Supervise and teach residents and medical students

• Maintain a caseload of 10-12 patients per day

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Urology

• U.S. Citizenship

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Commitment to patient safety and High-Reliability Organization principles

• Comfortable supervising and teaching learners

Why San Antonio?

• Affordable cost of living

• Excellent schools & universities

• Rich cultural heritage ( Alamo River Walk

• Year-round attractions: Fiesta Festival Six Flags SeaWorld

• Thriving food scene & arts community

Compensation Information:
$300000.00 / Annually - $375000.00 / AnnuallyDetails:
Physician salaries can only be approved by the facility director and are determined by several factors, including location, assignment (inpatient vs outpatient), training, experience, board certification, etc. In addition to your total salary, you will also be eligible to earn up to an additional 7.5% of your salary (not to exceed $15,000) each year in Pay for Performance (P4P). This consists of goals set by your supervisor and will be discussed with you upon employment orientation.