Physician-Urologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 279,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Physician-Urologist for their Surgical Care team at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient health care services, managing a general urology surgery program, and coordinating with a dedicated team to enhance patient care. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can significantly assist with student loan repayments. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and eager to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Insurance

Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Contracts

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a degree in medicine from an approved school.
• Full and unrestricted medical license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage general urology surgery program including clinical and administrative duties.
• Coordinate care with tertiary care facilities and manage patient workload.

Skills

Urologic Oncology

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Education

Degree in Medicine

Completed Residency Training

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Pay Range

This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$279,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

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. The program award amount can be up to $200,000, with an eligibility period of one to five years, determined after review by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

We are seeking a skilled Physician-Urologist for our Surgical Care team at Richmond VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. The incumbent provides outpatient, accessible health care services, develops sustained patient partnerships, and practices in a person-centered, team-based, community-aligned setting aimed at better health, care, and lower costs. The role involves comprehensive primary care services through residency or fellowship training in acute and chronic care.

The Richmond VA Medical Center is a level 1a 349-bed facility offering a wide range of services including primary, secondary, and tertiary care, with affiliated outpatient clinics and specialized programs like cardiac transplantation.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including salary, bonuses, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance, licensure, malpractice coverage, and flexible contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a general urology surgery program, including clinical, administrative, academic, and research components.
• Manage patient workload, supporting staff such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and residents.
• Coordinate care with VA's tertiary care facilities and sharing partners, including scheduling and coverage systems.
• Perform administrative duties such as documentation, reports, orders, and electronic signatures.
• Provide surgical treatment for genitourinary injuries and diseases, perform procedures, consultations, and participate in research studies.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship, a degree in medicine from an approved school, a full and unrestricted license, completed residency training, and proficiency in English. Preferred experience includes urologic oncology, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery.

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