Physician (Urologist)

Veterans Health Administration•Rolla, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically serving Veterans in Rolla. The VA's mission is to care for those who have served in the nation's military and their families. The role involves providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans. Rolla is described as a vibrant city with outdoor adventures, family fun, unique shopping, and local dining, offering a charming downtown with Route 66 energy. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package for physicians.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Position is open to board certified or board eligible Urologists

Responsibilities

Participate in and/or manage all aspects of a Urology Surgery Program, including clinical and administrative endeavors.
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urological diseases per standard, usual, and acceptable or customary methods and techniques in the outpatient setting.
Perform administrative duties related to patient care management, including entering progress notes, histories and physicals, and consults.
Ability to perform minor urology procedures that can be performed in the clinic setting.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, primary care, and medical support staff to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of urology care services.
Provide treatment of genitourinary medical conditions, consultations, work ups, and pre- & postoperative care.
Participate in various quality improvement initiatives, workgroups, and projects.
Other duties as assigned, per the direction of the Chief of Surgery, Chief of Staff, etc.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract
No significant restriction on moonlighting
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)