Staff Physician/Urologist

Full Job Description

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. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) 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 physician(s) 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis.

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.

Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology.

Eligible for and maintain a faculty appointment with Washington University School of Medicine.

Preferred Experience: Fellowship training in Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery (GURS) or extensive experience with male reconstructive procedures (urethroplasty, IPP placement, AUS placement, ureteral reconstruction, urinary diversion).

Strong commitment to team-based care and education. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: More information can be found in the VA Handbook 5019. Major Duties:

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EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact visn15edrp@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 Staff Urologist is responsible for the surgical and non-surgical management of diseases and disorders of the genitourinary system in both male and female patients.

This includes, but is not limited to, the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra, and male reproductive organs.

The Urologist will participate in Urology call as appropriate, supervise residents, and contribute to the development of an educational program.

The Staff Urologist must be eligible for and maintain a Faculty Appointment with Washington University, the established Academic Affiliate Partner of the VA St. Louis Health Care System.

Fellowship training in Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery (GURS) and/or extensive experience with male reconstructive procedures (urethroplasty, IPP placement, AUS placement, ureteral reconstruction, urinary diversion) is desired.

Key Responsibilities The Staff Urologist will deliver comprehensive urologic care, including both surgical and non-surgical management of conditions affecting the genitourinary system in male and female patients.

Duties include: Outpatient Care: Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Veterans with benign and malignant urologic conditions.

Coordinate clinic flow and ensure timely follow-up in collaboration with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), nurses, and technicians.

Inpatient Care: Serve as attending for hospitalized patients, providing consultations and managing post-operative care.

Operative Care: Perform a full range of urologic surgical procedures, including endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgeries.

Emergency Care & On-Call Duties: Respond promptly to urgent consults and participate equitably in the call schedule.

Community Care Coordination: Collaborate with Care in the Community staff to facilitate external referrals and integrate outside findings into VA care.

Team-Based Care and Leadership The Urologist will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaboration and accountability among APPs, nurses, surgical technicians, and allied health staff.

Responsibilities include mentorship, clinical guidance, and participation in interdisciplinary care teams, tumor boards, and specialty conferences.

Teaching and Education The position requires active involvement in teaching and supervising residents, APPs, and nursing staff.

The Urologist will provide structured learning experiences and conduct in-service training for OR personnel.

Administrative and Professional Duties The incumbent will participate in Surgical Service meetings, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.

Additional duties include credentialing oversight, workflow optimization, and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record.

Research and Scholarly Activity Opportunities exist for participation in research related to urologic outcomes, surgical innovation, and health systems improvement.

Collaboration with APPs and nursing staff on scholarly projects is encouraged. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Tour to be negotiated between service chief and provider.