Urologist

Join the Martinsburg VA Medical Center as a Urologist and deliver comprehensive surgical and outpatient care to our nation's veterans. In this role, you will manage a wide range of urologic conditions, perform surgical procedures, and potentially mentor affiliated medical school students. Enjoy a balanced Monday-through-Friday schedule while receiving robust federal benefits and competitive compensation.

Practice Info

• Martinsburg VA Medical Center
• Outpatient Urology Clinic, inpatient care, and Emergency Department coverage
• Operating room for surgical procedures of the male and female urinary tract, kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, urethra, and male reproductive organs

Shift & Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Participate in the operating room commensurate with technical abilities, performing preoperative and post-operative evaluations for surgical patients
• Provide comprehensive care of ambulatory patients in the outpatient Urology Clinic as well as care for inpatients and patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Perform clinic examinations, management of new patient consultations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Complete appropriate charting, timely documentation of patient assessment and plan of care, and completion of encounters and dictations of operative notes
• Participate in committees if requested
• Effectively communicate with and utilize other disciplines to facilitate treatment planning and implementation
• Provide mentoring and supervision to affiliated medical school students if required

Compensation

• Competitive pay
• Special recruitment incentives available upon inquiry

Benefits

• Free liability protection
• 208 hours paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 104 hours paid sick leave each year with unlimited carryover
• 11 Federal holidays per year with pay
• 40 hours paid absence to attend approved CME courses
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options
• Long-term care insurance available as an option
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) basic benefits (pension)
• Social Security benefits
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) 401(k)-type plan

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required (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 from an approved school
• 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 approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Board certification required by the American Board of Urology
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Graduate from an accredited Urologic residency training program
• No visa sponsorship available