Physician - Urology Section Chief - Recruitment/Relocation/EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 300 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives

EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program

Paid Time Off

CME reimbursement

Federal pension

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Texas seeks the Section Chief of Urology Surgery to lead the Urology Section within Surgical Services. You will oversee inpatient and ambulatory care, coordinate consultations, and supervise staff and education for trainees.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, maintaining licensure and certifications, and participating in committees. A sign-on incentive and Education Debt Reduction Program support are available, with a competitive federal salary.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed physician with MD/DO and board certification in Urology Surgery.
• English language proficiency required for communication and supervision.
• Experience in leadership roles and adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Urology Section and oversee inpatient and ambulatory care.
• Supervise staff, coordinate urology consultations, participate in rounds and conferences.
• Recruit and mentor physicians, oversee resident education, and manage budgeting.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Formation

MD/DO degree

Unrestricted medical license

Board Certified in Urology Surgery

Description du poste

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. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

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. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Licensure: Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: Board Certified (or Board Eligible) by ta recognized Urology Certification Board in Urology Surgery
• (Sub-specialties not applicable)
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
  

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• The Section Chief - Urology Surgery - serves within Surgical Services at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System and provides leadership and oversight for the Urology Section
• This physician supervises assigned Urology staff - ensures delivery of comprehensive inpatient and ambulatory urologic care - and coordinates all urology consultations across the medical center
• Responsibilities include direct patient care - participation in rounds and conferences - peer review activities - clinical performance monitoring - and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• The Section Chief recruits and mentors physicians - oversees resident education - and may supervise additional clinical providers
• The role also includes representing the Urology Section on key committees - supporting research activities - and managing long-range planning - organizational needs - and budget development
• The Section Chief is accountable for maintaining required licensure - privileges - and certifications - and for monitoring those of subordinate staff
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified candidate(s)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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) & 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 ineligible to apply
• 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
• Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
• 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 - Friday 7:30 a.m
• - 4:00 p.m.