Physician - Urologist

Department of Veterans Affairs•Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

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 CONTINOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until Feb 2, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be Jan 2, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. 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. The duties of a Urologist are related to the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the genitourinary tract of male and female urinary tract conditions as well as conditions affecting the male reproductive organs. It uses the foundation of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other basic sciences is fundamental to this specialty. 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 to include:

Requirements

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

Examining, diagnosing, and treating patient conditions and disorders of the genitourinary organs and tracts
Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests
Using specialized equipment, such as X-rays, fluoroscopes, endoscopes, and catheters
Performing abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries (open procedures, endourology, and minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery) 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
Conducts and supervises direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options
Follow up with patients and provide appropriate medical care
Explain the risks and dangers of surgical procedures to patients
Plans and executes disease prevention and health promotion programs
Exercises command of medical units as provided by law and regulations
Conduct medical research on new injuries or diseases, and conducts, supervises, and participates in medical education and training of other medical personnel
Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner
Provides outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services
Maintains CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board
Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Teaching of Residents and Fellows
Participation in all meetings and other initiatives of the respective Section, other Services, and the Hospital as a whole

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected] , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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)
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