Physician (Urology Section Chief)

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..

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 The Urology Section Chief provides leadership, oversight, and supervision for all Urology services at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), a Level 1 High Complexity facility. The incumbent ensures high-quality, patient-centered urologic care; fosters interdisciplinary collaboration; oversees program development; manages clinical and administrative operations; and ensures compliance with VA, VISN 8, and regulatory standards. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Directs, plans, develops, and evaluates Urology Section programs, ensuring alignment with VISN and VHA objectives. Maintains full responsibility for credentialing and privileging of all Urology staff, including compliance with OPPE and FPPE requirements. Supervises all personnel within the Urology Section, including physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, coordinators, and administrative staff. Ensures staff competency, training, and adherence to VA and OSHA safety standards. Manages workforce planning, FTEE allocation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and recruitment in coordination with Human Resources Serves as liaison to VISN 8 and VHA Central Office on Urology-related issues, reporting requirements, and program initiatives. Participates in facility, VISN, and national committees or workgroups as assigned. Oversees quality improvement processes, including morbidity and mortality reviews, peer review activities, and performance improvement initiatives. Performs evaluation, diagnosis, and management of urologic conditions for Veterans. Provides operative and non-operative care within granted clinical privileges. Participates in on-call responsibilities and provides consultations to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. Ensures appropriate documentation and adherence to evidence-based clinical standards. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care plans. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

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 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.