PHYSICIAN (UROLOGIST) Recruitment Incentive and EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

EDRP: Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Columbia, MO, seeks an experienced Physician (Urologist) to lead and participate in a comprehensive Urology Surgery Program. The role includes clinical and administrative duties, interdisciplinary collaboration, and teaching responsibilities.

Salary is competitive with a comprehensive benefits package, with education debt reduction options and potential recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an LCME/COCA-accredited school.
• Board certification in Urology or eligibility.
• Current licensure in at least one US state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage all aspects of the Urology Surgery Program, including clinical and administrative duties.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urological diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Supervise and mentor Urology mid-level providers, residents, and medical students; collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

PHYSICIAN (UROLOGIST) Recruitment Incentive and EDRP Authorized

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Key Responsibilities

ABOUT OUR GREAT CITY: Columbia has 91 parks and 8 trails totaling 26 miles for walking, running, and biking, with a 30-mile loop addition in the works. Columbia's trail system connects to the 237-mile Katy trail crossing the state. Top collegiate sporting events average 25 per month, with easy access to professional sports in nearby St Louis and Kansas City. Centralized location offers quick access to St.

Louis and Kansas City, as well as the State Capitol, Jefferson City, and the beautiful vacation getaway, Lake of the Ozarks. Columbia is also ranked by Niche.com as #25 best city to live in America, #28 best city to buy a house, and #24 best city to raise a family. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm DUTIES: Participate in and/or manages all aspects of a Urology Surgery Program, to include clinical and administrative endeavors, including diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with urological diseases per standard, usual, and acceptable or customary methods and techniques in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Perform administrative duties related to patient care management including: entering progress notes, histories and physicals, discharges summaries and consults, etc. Ability to perform minor and major surgical procedures. Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including Nursing, Anesthesiology, Mid-Level Surgical Providers, and medical support staff to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of patient care services.

Provide guidance to Urology Mid-Level provider(s). Participate in resident training, teaching and mentoring medical students, urology fellows, etc. Other services include but are not limited to: treatment of genitourinary medical conditions, performing outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, provide consultations, work ups and pre-& postoperative care.

Participate in various quality improvement initiatives, workgroups, projects, etc Other duties as assigned, per the direction of the Chief of Surgery, Chief of Staff, etc

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 2026-12-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

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