Physician - Urologist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 20th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 26th, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 5 days. 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. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov 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 provide 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.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.