Physician - Urologist

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants.

Duties

• The Division of Urology at the VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS) is seeking an academically oriented staff urologist with expertise in Endourology, with particular focus on the evaluation and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong academic record supported by evidence of teaching, research activity, and peer-reviewed publications within the field of Urology. Prior leadership experience is beneficial and will be considered favorably. This position is primarily centered on Endourology but also offers opportunities to expand and contribute to additional subspecialty areas within Urology, including minimally invasive and laparoscopic/robotic surgery, as well as pathways for leadership growth within the service. Clinical responsibilities will also include general urology coverage and participation in call, ensuring broad and comprehensive clinical exposure. This position offers opportunities to contribute to subspecialty areas within Urology, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Clinical responsibilities include general urology coverage and participation in call. Major Duties include but are not Limited to: Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with the full range of urologic conditions, both benign and malignant. Perform minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures. Provide outpatient and inpatient urologic consultations and follow-up care. Participate in general urology call coverage. Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations for urology patients. Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and trainees; participate in research and academic activities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality Veteran care. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@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 Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday; Days

Requirements

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.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.