Physician (Urology)

SummaryThe 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is recruiting for a well-trained - energetic Physician (Urology). The Urologist works full time for the Surgical Care Services and provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditions.QualificationsTo 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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 experiencesExceptions: 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 basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019This examination is administered by VA Occupational HealthThis position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)light carrying (15 lbsand under)reaching above shoulderuse of fingersboth hands requiredwalking (up to 2 hours)standing (up to 2 hours)kneeling (up to 1 hour)ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslynear vision correctable at 13"" to 16""far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the otherdepth perceptionability to distinguish basic colorsability to distinguish shades of colorshearing (aid permitted)emotional stabilitymental stabilityworking closely with othersand working alone.DutiesThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENTEligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filledThe Urologist will work full time at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center in Surgical ServicesThe Urologist performs urological surgical procedures on patients and has surgical duties that include: admissions - consultations - preoperative work ups - as well as postoperative care to correct or treat various urological conditions - illnesses and injuriesHe/she provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditionsThe duties consist of but are not limited to the following: 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 injuriesMakes preliminary diagnosisdirects - prescribes or provides treatment - arranges for specialized care or patient referral as requiredActively participates in Emergency and On-Call scheduleProvides comprehensive urologic care including prevention - health maintenance - early diagnosis - treatment and follow-up services to patientsPerforms some procedures in the Urology clinic such as cystoscopy - prostate biopsies and ESWLs (Electrocorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) on SB in addition to other surgical procedures in the operating roomManagement of patients during their inpatient course - using consultants when appropriate and performs inpatient consultations on patients from other servicesConducts outpatient clinicsreviews patients' medications - diet - course of therapy - adherence to management plan and patient observationsmodifies management plan as indicatedand instructs and counsels patients as requiredServes as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providersFunctions in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients - staff - trainees - and/or seminar participants - etc.) in the assessment - treatment - management and evaluation of gynecologic disordersRefers patients as appropriateworks closely with allied health professionalsand participates in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programsVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointmentProgram 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 applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyIf you have any questions or concerns - please contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.govPay: 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: Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: AuthorizedEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required