Staff Physician- Urology

Staff Physician-Urology

The Detroit VA Medical Center is recruiting for a well-trained, energetic Staff Physician-Urology who is board certified or board eligible in Urology. The Urologist works full time for the Surgical Care Service and provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditions. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, growth and development of the VA.

The duties consist of but are not limited to the following:

• Performs urological surgical procedures on patients including related admission, consultation, and work-up, preoperative and postoperative care to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries.
• Makes preliminary diagnosis; directs, prescribes or provides treatment, arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required.
• Actively participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule.
• Provides comprehensive urologic care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients.
• Performs some procedures in the Urology clinic such as cystoscopy, prostate biopsies and ESWLs (Electrocorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) on SB in addition to other surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Management of patients during their inpatient course, using consultants when appropriate and performs inpatient consultations on patients from other services.
• Conducts outpatient clinics; reviews patients' medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence to management plan and patient observations; modifies management plan as indicated; and instructs and counsels patients as required.
• Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers.
• Functions in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients, staff, trainees, and/or seminar participants, etc.) in the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of gynecologic disorders.
• Refers patients as appropriate; works closely with allied health professionals; and participates in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs.

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