Urologist

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System is actively recruiting a board-certified, full-time, permanent, hospital-employed Urologist to join the Urology department. The provider will deliver surgical treatment for urologic injuries and diseases, perform comprehensive Urological surgical procedures, and offer diagnostic, management, and illness-related counseling services. Selected candidates may also receive a faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma to educate and teach fellows, residents, and students.

Practice Info

• Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System (OCVAHCS) OCVAMC in Oklahoma City, OK
• Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1b (medium complexity) facility
• Serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 70,000 veterans across 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30

Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or manage all aspects of a Urology Surgery Program, including diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with urological diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform administrative duties related to patient care management including entering progress notes, histories and physicals, discharge summaries, and consults
• Use electronic medical records
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Anesthesiologists, Surgical Providers, and medical support staff
• Provide guidance to Urology provider(s)
• Participate in service level and hospital committees as needed and participate in the facility peer review program
• Participate in resident training
• Provide treatment of genitourinary medical conditions, perform outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, and provide consultations, workups, and pre- and postoperative care

Compensation

• The starting pay is $320,000 - $400,000 per year
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available

Benefits

• Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to 5% government matching contributions
• Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 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)
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizens receive preference; non-U.S. Citizens may be considered
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or Urology in the U.S.
• Board Certified in Urology