Physician (Urology)

Veterans Health Administration • Albuquerque, NM

6h

About The Position

Provides comprehensive urological care to veteran patients, including diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of urological conditions and injuries. The physician contributes to resident education and may hold a faculty appointment in collaboration with the University of New Mexico. Candidates must be eligible for a University of New Mexico faculty appointment based on qualifications and experience; the preferred level is Assistant Professor or higher. Credentialing and privileging are coordinated through the Medical Staff Office Supervisor under the oversight of the Chief of Staff and in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws.

The role involves independent clinical judgment and problem-solving in the Urology Clinic, maintaining high-quality patient care, developing and implementing treatment plans, coordinating referrals and consultations, and exercising general clinical privileges. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0700–1530, with variances and on-call duties. This is an open continuous announcement through January 8, 2027, with an initial referral cutoff of October 30, 2026, and subsequent referrals at regular intervals or as vacancies arise.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• 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 applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Must meet applicable credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must complete required onboarding and application requirements; selected applicants are subject to background/security investigation and, for testing-designated positions, pre-employment urinalysis.
• Must be willing to work with residents.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or board eligible in robotic surgery.
• Credentials appropriate for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center.
• Eligibility for a joint faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of quality patient care.
• Use independent creativity to solve problems and address the varying needs of patients in the Urology Clinic without direct supervision.
• Independently diagnose a broad range of complex urologic conditions and plan and implement appropriate treatment plans as treatment objectives change.
• Refer patients with multiple health issues to other providers within the facility and the VISN when indicated.
• Consult physicians and other relevant providers as needed to enhance patient care, particularly for emergent, traumatic, or systemic conditions with urologic manifestations.
• Use general clinical privileges, including ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications and other formulary items, admitting patients within the VISN when appropriate, and discharging patients from outpatient care when treatment is no longer necessary.
• Contribute to resident education initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a possible five-day paid absence for CME.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) referenced in the announcement.

What This Job Offers

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