Urology Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Urologist to join their compassionate team in Wilkes-Barre. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to veterans, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives. You will be responsible for a range of urology procedures, both inpatient and outpatient, while enjoying a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. With competitive benefits, including generous leave and retirement options, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a fulfilling setting.

Benefits

26 days of paid annual leave

13 sick days

11 holidays

Up to 10 days paid time off for CME

Generous health benefits

Retirement benefits

One license valid in all 50 states

Interdisciplinary care team model

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or eligible in Urology.
• Full unrestricted licensure in any U.S. state required.

Responsibilities

• Provide urology consultations for inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform a full range of inpatient and outpatient urology procedures.
• Conduct postoperative follow-up and patient education.

Skills

Urology consultations

Surgical procedures

Patient evaluation

Emergency care

Education

Board certification in Urology

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Job description

Urologist Opportunity Wilkes-Barre, PA VAMC Up to 55 Days off Annually

Serve Those Who've Served

Caring for our nation's Veterans is among the noblest of callings.

Would you like to join a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The Wilkes-Barre, PA VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Urologist to join our team. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing urology consultations for inpatients and outpatients.
2. Evaluating and treating urology emergencies across the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, ICU, and operating room.
3. Performing a full range of inpatient and outpatient urology procedures.
4. Facilitating patient access to care through appropriate referrals in accordance with policies and regulations.
5. Admitting, evaluating, and treating surgical or medical patients with genitourinary illnesses or injuries.
6. Assessing patient status before surgery, documenting findings accurately in medical records.
7. Performing minor and major surgical procedures as needed.
8. Providing patients with information on risks, benefits, and alternatives, and securing informed consent.
9. Conducting postoperative follow-up, patient education, and wound care upon discharge.
10. Performing emergency surgical procedures when necessary.
11. Completing all required electronic documentation promptly.
12. Participating in surgical quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens J-1 and H-1B may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy).
• Full unrestricted licensure, certification, or registration in any U.S. state.
• Board certified or eligible in Urology.

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. On-call as needed.

Enjoy a work environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary care, state-of-the-art medicine, and a better work/life balance—benefits that are hard to find in private practice.

Benefits of a VA Physician:

• Interdisciplinary care team model
• Practice based on patient needs, not insurance constraints
• Diverse opportunities in clinical work, leadership, education, research, and policy
• Competitive salary
• 26 days of paid annual leave
• 13 sick days and 11 holidays
• Up to 10 days paid time off for approved CME courses
• One license valid in all 50 states
• Generous health and retirement benefits

Community & Organization:

Wilkes-Barre boasts affiliations with top medical schools, supporting VA's educational mission, including Jefferson Medical College and the University of Maryland. Over 200 medical residents train here annually.

Wilkes-Barre offers cultural events, museums, low taxes, and beautiful gardens.

If interested, please submit your CV to Trina Foley.