Urologist

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System is actively recruiting a board-certified, full-time, permanent, hospital-employed Urologist to join the Urology department. The provider will deliver surgical treatment for urologic injuries and diseases, perform comprehensive Urological surgical procedures, and offer diagnostic, management, and illness-related counseling services. Selected candidates may also receive a faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma to educate and teach fellows, residents, and students. Practice Info Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System (OCVAHCS) OCVAMC in Oklahoma City, OK Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1b (medium complexity) facility Serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 70,000 veterans across 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas Shift & Schedule Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30 Responsibilities Participate in and/or manage all aspects of a Urology Surgery Program, including diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with urological diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings Perform administrative duties related to patient care management including entering progress notes, histories and physicals, discharge summaries, and consults Use electronic medical records Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Surgical Providers, and medical support staff Provide guidance to Urology provider(s) Participate in service level and hospital committees as needed and participate in the facility peer review program Participate in resident training Provide treatment of genitourinary medical conditions, perform outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, and provide consultations, workups, and pre- and postoperative care Compensation The starting pay is $320,000 - $400,000 per year Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available Benefits Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to 5% government matching contributions Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP) Free liability protection with tail coverage provided 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) Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification) No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting Qualifications U.S. Citizens receive preference; non-U.S. Citizens may be considered Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or Urology in the U.S. Board Certified in Urology