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Urologist in Reno, Nevada-Close to Lake Tahoe
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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 guardians, caretakers, and family members when appropriate) about 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 from the patient or guardian before conducting invasive procedures. Encourage family members or guardians to be involved with 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 all perioperative care for assigned patients and participate in all aspects of the general urology program, including pre-operative assessment, operative intervention and post-operative care, and involvement in contracting with local facilities. Coordinate urology clinics using the principles of advanced clinical access and participate in urology consult/referral review and triage. Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; No evenings/weekends, holidays or on-call required. Recruitment & Relocation
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education & Eligibility
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
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 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME) Benefits
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 (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 Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided 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 guardians, caretakers, and family members when appropriate) about 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 from the patient or guardian before conducting invasive procedures. Encourage family members or guardians to be involved with 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 all perioperative care for assigned patients and participate in all aspects of the general urology program, including pre-operative assessment, operative intervention and post-operative care, and involvement in contracting with local facilities. Coordinate urology clinics using the principles of advanced clinical access and participate in urology consult/referral review and triage. Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm; No evenings/weekends, holidays or on-call required. Recruitment & Relocation
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education & Eligibility
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
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 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME) Benefits
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 (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 Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting Contact
Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter kelly.deboer@va.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr