Urology Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking a Staff Urologist to provide comprehensive urological care to veterans. This role involves performing various procedures, managing outpatient care, and working within a supportive team. With a Monday to Friday schedule and no on-call duties, this position offers a great work-life balance. The clinic also provides recruitment incentives and a competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentives

Relocation Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Options

CME Reimbursement

Malpractice Coverage

Qualifications

• Must hold a current unrestricted medical license.
• Board-certified or board-prepared in Urology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver state-of-the-art urological care.
• Perform invasive procedures like cystoscopies and vasectomies.
• Coordinate urology clinics and provide outpatient care.

Skills

Urology

Patient Care

Surgical Procedures

Education

Medical License

Board Certification in Urology

Job description

VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking a Staff Urologist to serve Veterans. VA Reno provides a comprehensive range of medical and ancillary services, including primary care, audiology, cardiology, chiropractic, compensation & pension exams, dental, gastroenterology, infectious disease, laboratory, mental health, nutrition, occupational therapy, ophthalmology, optical shop, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, podiatry, radiology, social work, urgent care, urology, and women's health. The clinic offers pre- and post-operative telemedicine surgical services, including general and vascular surgery, nephrology, and orthopedics. Additionally, it provides care to veterans in rural areas via a mobile health clinic.

The physician reports to the Chief of Urology under the Surgical Services Department and is responsible for delivering state-of-the-art urological care. Responsibilities include urology consult/referral review and triage, coordination of urology clinics following advanced clinical access principles, pre-operative assessment, operative intervention, post-operative care, and contracting with local facilities. The role involves providing outpatient urological care (both invasive and noninvasive) to scheduled and walk-in patients, informing patients and families about treatment options, risks, and benefits, and obtaining informed consent. The physician will perform invasive procedures such as cystoscopies, vasectomies, circumcisions, and other genital procedures, and oversee perioperative care.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. No evening, weekend, or holiday shifts, or on-call duties.

Additional Details: Recruitment incentives, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options are available. For questions, contact Susan Bringel, the EDRP Coordinator.

Candidate Requirements: Must be a US citizen or PRA (non-citizens eligible if recruitment is difficult), hold a current unrestricted medical license in any state, be board-certified or board-prepared in Urology, and confirm seasonal influenza vaccination.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary with annual bonuses, paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days CME leave), federal pension and 401K, federal health/vision/dental/long-term care insurance, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage with tail, and no restrictive employment contract.