Staff Physician- Urology

Overview

The Detroit VA Medical Center is recruiting for a well-trained, energetic Staff Physician - Urology who is board certified or board eligible in Urology. The Urologist works full time for the Surgical Care Service and provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditions. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, growth and development of the VA.

Responsibilities

• Performs urological surgical procedures on patients including related admission, consultation, and work-up, preoperative and postoperative care to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries
• Makes preliminary diagnosis
• Directs, prescribes or provides treatment; arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required
• Actively participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule
• Provides comprehensive urologic care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients
• Performs procedures in the Urology clinic such as cystoscopy, prostate biopsies and ESWLs on SB in addition to other surgical procedures in the operating room
• Manages patients during inpatient course, using consultants when appropriate and performs inpatient consultations on patients from other services
• Conducts outpatient clinics; reviews patients' medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence to management plan and patient observations; modifies management plan as indicated and counsels patients as required
• Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers
• Functions in a teaching capacity by educating others in the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of gynecologic disorders
• Refers patients as appropriate and works closely with allied health professionals
• Participates in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs
• Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 7 : 00 AM – 3 : 30 PM

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements 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 physicians 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

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval and award amount are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Compensation

Base pay range : $300,000.00 / yr - $400,000.00 / yr. This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Benefits and Rewards

Apply and Additional Information

For questions about the EDRP, contact VISN10HRCCOE@va.gov.

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