Physician - Urologist

Veterans Health Administration; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 360,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Lebanon, PA seeks a Urologist to serve within the VA system, providing comprehensive care for adult patients. The role involves surgical and medical management, inpatient/outpatient consultations, and contributions to pre/postoperative planning.

The successful candidate will hold an MD or DO, be licensed in the US, and be prepared for CME activities, with dedication to patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a federal

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA approved school.
• Full and unrestricted medical license from any US state.
• Board certification in urology or eligible for certification.
• Ability to obtain CME credits as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive urology care, including surgical and medical treatment.
• Prepare inpatient and outpatient evaluations and records.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and ensure informed consent.
• Adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws and patient safety protocols.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized.

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 The Urologist is expected to perform all services required in the practice of Urology in the context of the VA system and his/her clinical privileges; and provide appropriate documentation in the electronic record.

Duties and responsibilities included but are not limited to: Responsibilities include being able to admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat (surgically or medically) and provide consultation for\ illnesses and injuries of the reproductive and genitourinary system and their contiguous structures. Responsible for providing the patient with risks, benefits and alternative treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient/family needed before conducting invasive procedures.

Evaluates the patient to assess any changes in the physical status, lab values and vital signs of the patient prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical records, times, dates, and signed. Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations and pre-operative patient and Operating Room evaluations. Participates in various hospital committees, department and hospital in-service programs and acquire CME's as required.

Work effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals treating them with respect and dignity. Familiar with and adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws of this facility. Complies with information security policy and procedures. The Urologists provide patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient.

The Urologist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The Urologist must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as specified on the competence assessment checklist. Urologists perform minor and major surgical procedures.

They are expected to use the best available procedures and perform them at or above national statistical levels. Responsible for regular postoperative follow-up, patient teaching and wound care upon discharge orders in the chart in a timely manner. Work Schedule: 7:30-16:00 Monday-Friday however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center. On-call responsibilities as required.

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 $360000 – $390000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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