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Overview
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is looking for a Staff Urologist to serve Veterans. VA Reno offers a full 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, primary care, 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. In addition, the clinic provides care to veterans in rural areas via a mobile health clinic. Responsibilities
Provide urological outpatient care (invasive and noninvasive) to all scheduled and walk-in patients. Inform patients and, when appropriate, guardians, caretakers, and family members with alternative treatment and diagnostic modes and the risks and benefits of each. Perform pre-operative evaluation of each patient scheduled for elective or emergency surgery and obtain informed consent before invasive procedures. Encourage involvement of family members or guardians in the patient\'s care. Perform invasive procedures including cystoscopies (with intra-urethral topical anesthetic), vasectomies, circumcisions, infrared coagulation and/excision of genital lesions, urethral meatotomies, and dorsal slits (with local anesthetic). Assume total responsibility for perioperative care for assigned patients and coordinate perioperative planning with the Surgical Services Department. Participate in contracting with local facilities as part of the urology program. Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; No evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call required. Eligibility & Recruitment Details
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position Eligible EDRP Authorized: Yes Candidates must: Be a US citizen or PRA (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)). Possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state. Be board prepared/certified in Urology. Confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza. Qualifications & Benefits
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50–55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME) Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract:
No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting Contact
Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter kelly.deboer@va.gov
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VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is looking for a Staff Urologist to serve Veterans. VA Reno offers a full 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, primary care, 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. In addition, the clinic provides care to veterans in rural areas via a mobile health clinic. Responsibilities
Provide urological outpatient care (invasive and noninvasive) to all scheduled and walk-in patients. Inform patients and, when appropriate, guardians, caretakers, and family members with alternative treatment and diagnostic modes and the risks and benefits of each. Perform pre-operative evaluation of each patient scheduled for elective or emergency surgery and obtain informed consent before invasive procedures. Encourage involvement of family members or guardians in the patient\'s care. Perform invasive procedures including cystoscopies (with intra-urethral topical anesthetic), vasectomies, circumcisions, infrared coagulation and/excision of genital lesions, urethral meatotomies, and dorsal slits (with local anesthetic). Assume total responsibility for perioperative care for assigned patients and coordinate perioperative planning with the Surgical Services Department. Participate in contracting with local facilities as part of the urology program. Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; No evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call required. Eligibility & Recruitment Details
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position Eligible EDRP Authorized: Yes Candidates must: Be a US citizen or PRA (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)). Possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state. Be board prepared/certified in Urology. Confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza. Qualifications & Benefits
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50–55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME) Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract:
No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting Contact
Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter kelly.deboer@va.gov
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