Physician (Staff Urologist)

Veterans Health Administration • Asheville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Urologist provides medical and surgical care to inpatient and outpatient urology patients, including patients with a broad range of conditions, significant accompanying medical problems, mental health and chronic pain concerns, and multiple symptoms. The role includes operative and non-operative clinical responsibilities, urological emergency call, and leadership and administrative duties supporting the Urology Surgery service.

The position coordinates attending, nursing, and clerical functions to support quality patient care and responsible resource management. It coordinates with other attending physicians, team members, related services, and rotating Duke residents, and helps maintain effective working relationships across the facility. Cross-coverage with other surgical services may be required. The Staff Urologist reports directly to the Chief of Urology, Chief of Surgery, and Chief of Staff for clinical and administrative duties.

The physician is expected to make sound clinical decisions, work effectively with teams, and provide courteous, tactful, respectful customer service to Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and VA staff, communicating consistent information and constructively addressing conflicts and problems.

This is an onsite position and is not telework, virtual, or remote. The schedule may include weekends, days, nights, and holidays according to facility needs. Compensation includes a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases. CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year may be available to full-time, board-certified physicians. Free liability protection with tail coverage is provided. There is no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an 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 eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position and pass a pre-placement physical examination.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation and drug screening for applicants selected for testing-designated positions.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care to inpatient and outpatient patients in the Urology Surgery section.
• Perform operative and non-operative clinical duties, including urological emergency call.
• Coordinate attending, nursing, and clerical functions to support quality patient care and responsible financial management of resources.
• Coordinate with attending physicians, team members, rotating Duke residents, and related staff to fulfill service and patient needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with other services, including General Surgery and Medicine, Medical Oncology, Prosthetics, Nursing, Social Work, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitative Services, Radiology, support staff, and Dietetics.
• Facilitate inter-service and intra-service coordination across the facility.
• Provide cross-coverage for other surgical services when required.
• Make and implement sound clinical decisions and demonstrate effective personal and team performance and cooperation.
• Communicate courteously, tactfully, and respectfully with Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and VA staff; provide consistent information and address customer conflicts constructively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• Possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for full-time, board-certified physicians
• Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Federal employee benefits package

What This Job Offers

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