Physician-Urologist with EDRP & Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Veterans Health Administration • Temple, TX

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About The Position

The Physician Urologist provides surgical and specialty clinical services within Surgical Service, including operating-room procedures, outpatient ambulatory surgery, clinic duties, and consultations for new and established inpatients and outpatients. The physician follows patients through the continuum of care, including admissions, discharges, preoperative evaluation, diagnostic testing and orders, informed consent, and patient and family education. The role also includes participation in on-call coverage, medical documentation, quality and safety standards, trainee supervision, peer review, and medical staff meetings. Night, weekend, and holiday call may be required.

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to VHA eligibility and approval. The program may provide up to $200,000 in student loan repayment over one to five years. Recruitment or relocation incentives are authorized. The position offers a federal total rewards package that includes paid leave and holidays, retirement benefits, insurance options, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice protection with tail coverage. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The announcement is open continuously until March 12, 2027, or until positions are filled.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an alternative training and practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including a physical evaluation; applicants in testing-designated positions are subject to urinalysis screening.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Compliance with onboarding, identification, background/security investigation, and other application requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or board eligible.
• Ability to provide medical opinions in the medical specialty.
• Operative surgeon with robotic surgery experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures in the operating room and provide specialty clinical services within Surgical Service.
• Perform surgical operations, outpatient ambulatory surgical procedures, and clinic duties.
• Address inpatient and outpatient surgery consultations for new and established patients.
• Participate in ward and ICU rounds as necessary and provide other activities needed for initial and follow-up patient care.
• Follow patients through the continuum of care, including admissions, discharges, and histories and physicals when pre-surgical evaluation is unavailable.
• Request and write orders for preoperative diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Complete informed consents as required.
• Educate patients and family members.
• Participate in the on-call rotation; night, weekend, and holiday call may be required.
• Complete required orders, operation and procedure notes or reports, discharge summaries, progress notes, clinical reminders, and other medical documentation.
• Deliver care in compliance with Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance standards.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents during rotations as required.
• Provide medical opinions and internal and external peer reviews.
• Attend surgical and quarterly medical staff meetings.
• Follow VA policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote patient safety and high-quality care.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program, with awards up to $200,000 subject to eligibility and approval.
• Authorized recruitment or relocation incentive.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree