Physician - Urologist

Veterans Health Administration; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Patient care bonus

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration’s Sioux Falls VA Medical Center in South Dakota is seeking a full-time Urologist to join the Surgery/Specialty Care Service. Providers will perform a range of urologic procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings and contribute to comprehensive veteran care.

This position offers a competitive federal salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for EDRP/Student Loan Repayment as part of the VA’s Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• For foreign graduates, confirmation of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility may be required.
• Appointments may be approved under exceptional circumstances where credentials demonstrate high professional attainment in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic urologic procedures (e.g., cystoscopy, ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, TUR, bladder biopsy, ureteral stent insertion, retrogrades, orchiectomy).
• Evaluate and treat patients with urologic disorders.
• Respond to patient calls, inform patients of test/lab results, renew medications, and provide telephone/email advice to providers.
• Enter accurate, complete, timely progress notes in the electronic medical record for each episode of care.
• Proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in patient assessment and care.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent (allopathic/osteopathic)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Royal C Johnson VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is an open continuous announcement until June 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The VA Sioux Falls Healthcare System is recruiting for (1) full-time Urologist.

The Urologist is aligned with the Surgery/Specialty Care Service in inpatient and outpatient settings at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. Duties include: Perform basic urologic procedures, such as cystoscopy, ultrasound guided prostate biopsy, transurethral resections, bladder biopsy, ureteral stent insertion, retrogrades, and orchiectomy. Evaluate and treat patients with urologic disorders.

Respond to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renew medication prescriptions, give telephone or e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, if any. Enter accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient’s electronic record. Proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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 program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

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: 7:00am - 3:00pm, additional information may be provided during an interview.

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 $300000 – $400000/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.