Physician (Urologist)

Veterans Health Administration; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 325,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, is seeking a Urology physician to provide operative and non-operative care for Veterans, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate genitourinary conditions, and collaborate with the Section Chief and other providers.

The role includes after-hours call coverage, performing procedures such as prostate biopsies, cystoscopies, vasectomies, and urinary tract surgeries, plus managing perioperative care, education debt reduction programs, and

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic/osteopathic medicine.
• Accreditation: LCME for MD; COCA for DO; ECFMG eligibility for foreign graduates if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide operative and non-operative urology care for Veterans.
• Take after-hours call proportionate to other full-time Urologists.
• Perform urologic procedures (prostate biopsies, cystoscopies, vasectomies, laser ablation, etc.).
• Oversee perioperative care including admissions, work-up, diagnosis, and treatment.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Physician (DO)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This position is located at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. The position is located in the Surgical Service and reports directly to the Section Chief of Urology.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: provide operative and non-operative care in Urology patients to diagnose, correct, treat or rehabilitate conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the genitourinary tract to include adrenal glands, kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, testicles, and external genitalia be qualified to approach the kidneys through the flank or peritoneal cavity.

take call proportionate to other full time Urologists at this facility, including taking after duty hours (weekdays, weekends, and holidays) call responsible for involving family member or members/guardians in the patients' care collaborate with other medical providers to ensure quality, comprehensive patient care perform invasive procedures; such as, prostate biopsies, cystoscopies, vasectomies, circumcisions, treatment of genital lesions, urethral meatotomies, and dorsal slits, among others.

and assume total responsibility for all perioperative care for his or her patients. provide urologic care to all Veterans to include spinal cord injury and female population including admissions, work-up, diagnosis, consultation, and prescribing or ordering medications.

perform urologic procedures/surgeries such as: Excision/drainage of retroperitoneal tumor/cyst, ESWL, endourologic treatment of urolithiasis and genitourinary malignancies and benign urologic conditions, treatment of female incontinence, laser ablation of prostate, lymphadenectomy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, insertion of penile prosthesis and artificial sphincters, urinary diversion including bowel substitution for conduit or reservoir, ultrasonography and US-guided biopsy of urinary tract organs, and laparoscopic and/or robotic surgeries of the genitourinary tract, open surgeries of the male genitourinary tract and female urinary tract.

other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Relocation incentive for current Federal Employees) (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm with rotational call

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $325000 – $400000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.