Physician Urologist

Duties:

The Staff Urologist serves as a full-time member of the Surgery Service organization, providing high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans with conditions of the genitourinary system. The incumbent delivers care through both in-person and virtual modalities / practices under the general supervision of the Chief of Surgery.

Clinical Care

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of adult and geriatric Veterans with a full spectrum of urologic conditions, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, urologic malignancies, hematuria, nephrolithiasis, urinary tract infections, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction.

• Conducts scheduled outpatient clinics (in-person and virtual) for consultation, follow-up, chronic disease management, and ongoing care.

• Develops patient-centered treatment plans based on clinical assessments, diagnostic results, and Veteran goals.

Procedures and Surgical Care

• Performs basic and advanced urologic procedures consistent with granted privileges, including cystoscopy, vasectomy, urodynamic studies, bladder biopsy, orchiectomy, ureteral stent placement, retrograde studies, TURP, TURBT, ureteroscopy, and stone management.

• Provides pre-operative and post-operative care, including history and physical examinations, review of diagnostic studies, surgical assessments, and documentation in the medical record.

• Evaluates patients for changes in health status, lab values, and vital signs prior to surgery.

• Offers consultative Urologic Surgery services appropriate for the ambulatory capabilities of the Manchester VAMC.

Telehealth and Access to Care

• Utilizes VA-approved telehealth platforms, such as Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), VA Video Connect (VVC), and electronic consults, to extend specialty care throughout the catchment area.

• Ensures timely triage and management of consults, providing recommendations and specialty input to referring providers.

Quality, Compliance, and Collaboration

• Ensures care aligns with VA clinical standards and evidence-based practices.

• Monitors clinical activities for compliance with VA policies and uses findings to improve performance and outcomes.

• Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to establish and achieve short- and long-term care goals.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or a Relocation Incentive: This incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants.

Work Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
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