Physician - Urologist

Urologist Position

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until October 7th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 12th, 2026, with subsequent daily cut-off dates. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date. Program approval, 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions or assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Work-Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an occasional Saturday clinic or a weekday extended hour clinic; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Summary of Duties

You will provide specialist care for male and female urinary tract conditions as well as conditions affecting the male reproductive organs. The urologist's responsibilities include treating patients who have problems with their kidneys, adrenal glands, and bladders, and treating men who experience problems with their reproductive organs, prostate, and external genitalia.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Examining, diagnosing, and treating patient conditions and disorders of the genitourinary organs and tracts.
• Documenting and reviewing patients' histories.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Using specialized equipment, such as X-rays, fluoroscopes, and catheters.
• Performing abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries when necessary.
• Treating lower urinary tract dysfunctions.
• Prescribing and administering antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infections or injuries.
• Prescribing medications for patients with erectile dysfunction, infertility, or ejaculation problems.
• Providing Urology consultations or referring patients to specialists.
• Directing nurses, residents, or other staff.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Document all medical information in an electronic medical record
• Participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in bi-annual Medical Staff activity including committee participation
• General oversight of the operations of the Ophthalmology Clinic including but not limited to providing efficient patient management, supervision of Urology residents and other VA NCHCS VISN 21 Sierra Pacific Network.
• Joint Commission readiness and perform medication reconciliation.

Education Responsibilities

• Instructing and educating Urology residents.

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