Physician - Chief of Urology
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for providing Urology care to Veterans both clinically and surgically Responsible for resident supervision per VA guidelines. Responsible for staffing Urology Surgery clinics. Attendance at staff meetings and participation on committees as assigned. Responsible for providing continuing education to nursing staff. Responsible for performing all surgical procedures pertaining to Urology. Responsible for timely medical records, including computer order/entry, signing and cosigning of notes. Responsible for inpatient and outpatient Urology services. Responsible for taking call on a rotating basis. Responsible for accurate on-call schedule. Supports Section Chief, Chief, Surgical Service and TVHS in obtaining Performance Measures. Responsible for the completion of Joint Commission's mandate for Focused and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE,OPPE) for all Neurosurgery attendings. Responsible for completing all VA mandatory and assigned education trainings. Will be Assistant Section Chief and perform supervisory duties in that section as needed to support the Section Chief. Work Schedule:
8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) Financial Disclosure Report:
Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certified in Urology, preferred. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsible for providing Urology care to Veterans both clinically and surgically Responsible for resident supervision per VA guidelines. Responsible for staffing Urology Surgery clinics. Attendance at staff meetings and participation on committees as assigned. Responsible for providing continuing education to nursing staff. Responsible for performing all surgical procedures pertaining to Urology. Responsible for timely medical records, including computer order/entry, signing and cosigning of notes. Responsible for inpatient and outpatient Urology services. Responsible for taking call on a rotating basis. Responsible for accurate on-call schedule. Supports Section Chief, Chief, Surgical Service and TVHS in obtaining Performance Measures. Responsible for the completion of Joint Commission's mandate for Focused and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluation (FPPE,OPPE) for all Neurosurgery attendings. Responsible for completing all VA mandatory and assigned education trainings. Will be Assistant Section Chief and perform supervisory duties in that section as needed to support the Section Chief. Work Schedule:
8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) Financial Disclosure Report:
Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certified in Urology, preferred. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$200,000 to $400,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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