Physician - Urologist (EDRP Authorized)

Veterans Health Administration; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Augusta, GA seeks a Urologist to provide ambulatory and inpatient care, including procedures, for Veterans. The role emphasizes telehealth delivery across rural/smaller catchment areas and requires leadership in clinical practice and quality improvement.

The position features a comprehensive benefits package, competitive federal salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from LCME/COCA accredited or equivalent.
• Board certification in Urology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensure in a US state/territory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based urologic care for Veterans.
• Manage outpatient and inpatient consults with procedural involvement.
• Utilize telehealth platforms to reach rural/underserved Veterans.
• Ensure timely medical documentation and compliance with VA/JCAHO standards.

Skills

Urology

Surgery

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified in Urology

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date.

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 complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and 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 a 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.

Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: The incumbent serves as a Urologist within the Surgery Service, responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans with conditions affecting the genitourinary system. The Urologist will manage both outpatient and inpatient consults and provide procedural and surgical intervention as clinically indicated.

The provider will also utilize telehealth technologies to extend urologic expertise to Veterans across rural and underserved regions within the catchment area. The position emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and patient-centered care delivered both in person and virtually.

Conduct scheduled outpatient clinics (virtual and in-person) to evaluate and manage Veterans with urologic conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, urologic cancers, hematuria, kidney stones, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and urinary tract infections. Ensures that care-related goals (both short and long term) and patient outcomes are identified by the requesting provider, patient, and family/significant other.

Monitors specific clinical activities for compliance with VA policies, assuring that findings are utilized to modify and/or improve their performance and to facilitate the accomplishments of their goals and objectives. Perform minor procedures in clinic as appropriate (e.g., catheter placement, cystoscopy, prostate biopsy).- Develop treatment plans based on clinical assessment, diagnostics, and Veteran goals.

Provide care through VA-approved telehealth platforms, including Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), VA Video Connect (VVC), and electronic consults Support remote patient monitoring and follow-up, including coordination of labs, imaging, and pharmacy services. Provide urologic consultative services for hospitalized patients on a scheduled or as-needed basis (during assigned work hours).

Ensure timely completion of all medical documentation, including progress notes, operative reports, consult responses, and telehealth encounters, in accordance with VA and Joint Commission standards. Participate in ongoing compliance with facility quality assurance initiatives, including documentation audits and peer reviews.

Collaborates with the Chief of Staff, Chief of Surgical Care Line, and clinical staff to promote quality in clinical practice by contributing to the development of criteria for measuring the quality of patient care. Initiates clinical reviews, conducts focused Peer Reviews, studies, and other projects in response to the identification of areas in need of improvement in the delivery of Urology care.

Identifies opportunities for improvement, assisting with problem resolution modalities to ensure optimal and appropriate patient care delivery and cost-effective use of resources. Analyzes data and reporting of information, to identify the need for change in assigned areas that may include minimizing risk and ensuring the effectiveness of clinical quality improvement.

Provides educational and supportive interventions, in conjunction with the Veteran, spouses, family members/caregivers, and others who are involved in the Veteran's care. Work Schedule: 7:30 am- 5:30pm, Varying schedule, subject to change based on the needs of the agency

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 $350000 – $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 Excepted' hiring path.