Staff Physician (Urology) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized
About The Position
South Texas VA Health Care System's Surgical Care Service/Urology Section is looking for both Full-time (40hrs/wk) and Part-time (30hrs/wk) Urologists to fill their vacant position(s) at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) Surgical Care Service/Urology Section provides urologic care. The mission of Surgical Care Service/Urology Section of the Veterans Health Administration -South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is to serve the needs of America's Veterans by providing the highest quality care. To accomplish this mission, the Urology Services needs to be: Fully integrated into the interdisciplinary health care team, providing the full scope of urology services based on education, training, licensure and competency. An emphasis on prevention and wellness as the overriding philosophy of practice, and Provide care in the most cost-effective manner while assuring adequate access, and maintain a high level of quality as measured by patient satisfaction. As the Urology staff physician, you will be assigned to Surgical Services, Urology Section, of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. You will provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Urology. The scope of these activities covers hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other providers.
Requirements
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Urology.
- Provide care for hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care.
- Education of medical students and residents
- Supervision of other providers
Benefits
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified Candidate.
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. 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. Learn more.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
