Physician (Urology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist. This role involves performing advanced surgical procedures and providing comprehensive care to patients. The position offers competitive salary, sign-on bonuses, and extensive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

50-55 days paid time off

Federal health, vision, dental insurance

Malpractice liability protection

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility under VA policy for non-citizens.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• Residency training completed in an approved program.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced oncologic procedures including robotic surgery.
• Provide comprehensive medical care as a urologic oncologist.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Degree of MD or equivalent

Job description

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. 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.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

EDRP Authorized: 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. 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. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator, for questions or assistance. Learn more.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possibly 5 days for CME.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.

Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs.

Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification).

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.

Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to the duties outlined above.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the basic requirements and any specific additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending training or license requirements may be temporarily accepted. Current VA employees who met previous qualification standards are deemed to meet the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility under VA policy for non-citizens.
• Degree of MD or equivalent from an approved school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• Residency training completed in an approved program leading to eligibility for board certification. Residents enrolled in an approved program may be appointed as PRPs under supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience:

Fellowship-trained urologic oncologist at associate professor level or above, with expertise in open and robotic surgery, including advanced oncologic procedures like post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, pelvic exenteration, and vena caval thrombectomy on cardiac bypass.

Reference:

More information available at https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements:

The incumbent must perform all activities without restriction, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and climbing stairs. Refer to VA Directive and Handbook 5019 for details.