Summary
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) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications
- United States Citizenship – non‑citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Education – Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a VA‑approved medical school.
- License – Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Residency Training – Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program.
- Board certification may be required for faculty status under VA academic training programs.
- Residency Training Options:
- ACGME or AOA accredited program leading to board certification.
- One year of post‑medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S.
- Non‑U.S. residency programs followed by a minimum of three years of independent practice in the U.S. with duties related to the position.
- Exceptional cases may be considered by the Facility Director with VISN Director approval.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Preferred Experience – Board Certified by the American Board of Urology.
- Physical Requirements – lifting up to 35 pounds intermittently; moderate carrying (15–35 pounds) intermittently; assistive device lifting for >35 pounds per Safe Patient Handling Policy; pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulders, walking, standing, kneeling, and repeated bending intermittently.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive care of ambulatory patients in the outpatient Urology clinic.
- Manage new patient consultations, diagnosis, and treatment of urinary tract and male reproductive system disorders.
- Participate in the operating room according to technical abilities, performing pre‑operative and post‑operative evaluations.
- Engage in a team approach to ensure appropriate patient assessments, anticipate care needs, prevent avoidable complications, and achieve optimal patient conditions.
- Adhere to surgical and ethical care standards.
- Maintain accurate and timely charting and documentation of patient assessment and care plans.
- Participate in committees as requested.
- Work Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus.
- Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, up to 5 days CE credit).
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contribution.
- Health and welfare: Federal programs for health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care with options for retirement carry‑over.
- License: 1 full and unrestricted state license required; certification qualification for full‑time role.
- Continuing Medical Education: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for full‑time board‑certified providers.
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
- Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
Contact
EDRP Coordinator – visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov – for questions or assistance.