Physician (Staff Urologist)

The Staff Urologist is responsible for the care and administrative needs of the urological surgery patient in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: This position will be considered a leadership position with on-call, urological emergencies, and surgical duties, in addition to non-operative clinical responsibilities. This is best defined as the in-house administrative position of the service because it coordinates the Attending functions as well as the Nursing and clerical functions to maintain a clinic atmosphere most conducive to quality patient care, as well as, responsible financial management of resources. The Staff Urologist also functions as a coordinator between the other attending physicians and other team members and will help establish and maintain relations with other key services to include (but not limited to): General Surgery ahd Medicine, Medical Oncology, Prosthetics, Nursing, Social Work, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitative Services, Radiology, support staff, and Dietetics. Cross coverage with other surgical services may also be required. Successful inter-and intra-service and facility facilitation is a critical aspect of the position. The Staff Urologist is directly responsible to the Chief of Urology, The Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff for all clinical and administrative duties. The Staff Urologist is also responsible for coordination between the rotating Duke Residents and related staff, to fulfill the needs of the Urological Service and their patients. Provide medical and surgical care for both inpatients and outpatients in the Urology Surgery section. The Urology Surgery service encompasses a broad range of pathologic entities with both conservative as well as surgical treatment options. These patients often have severe concomitant medical problems, mental health and chronic pain issues and are multi-symptomatic. This intense interaction requires that the Urologist make and implement sound and reasonable decisions and demonstrate above average personal and team performance/ cooperation. Customer Service: The Staff Urologist meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (Veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. The Staff Urologist provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the consumer constructively and appropriately. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 Telework: This is not a telework position Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: Weekends, Days, Nights & Holidays (According to the needs of the facility)

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.