Rewarding Practice Opportunity with the Veterans Administration in Las Vegas, NV(J1 and H1b candidates welcome to apply)
The duties of a Urologist are related to the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the genitourinary tract of male and female urinary tract conditions as well as conditions affecting the male reproductive organs. It uses the foundation of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other basic sciences is fundamental to this specialty. The urologist's responsibilities include treating patients who have problems with their kidneys, adrenal glands, and bladders, and treating men who experience problems with their reproductive organs, prostate, and external genitalia to include:
Examining, diagnosing, and treating patient conditions and disorders of the genitourinary organs and tracts
Documenting and reviewing patients' histories
Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests
Using specialized equipment, such as X-rays, fluoroscopes, endoscopes, and catheters
Performing abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries (open procedures, endourology, and minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery) when necessary
Treating lower urinary tract dysfunctions
Prescribing and administering antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infections or injuries
Prescribing medications for patients with erectile dysfunction, infertility, or ejaculation problems
Providing Urology consultations or referring patients to specialists
Conducts and supervises direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options
Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
Taking call for Urology emergencies
Collaboration with Providers for this and other specialties
Teaching of Residents and Fellows
Participation in all meetings and other initiatives of the respective Section, other Services, and the Hospital as a whole
Follow up with patients and provide appropriate medical care
Explain the risks and dangers of surgical procedures to patients
Follow-up in the outpatient and inpatient areas
Make sure that surgical equipment is adequate
Plans and executes disease prevention and health promotion programs
Exercises command of medical units as provided by law and regulations
Enjoy the many benefits of a Veterans Administration practice:
amazing federal benefits including a pension and thrift savings program
state-of-the-art medical facility with robotic access
collaborative colleagues
work life balance in the the Southwest United States at your disposal
mission driven practice caring for our nation's veterans
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.