The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) is seeking to hire a BE/BC Urologist to join their team.  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
• Conduct medical research on new injuries or diseases, and conducts, supervises, and participates in medical education and training of other medical personnel
• Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner
• Provides outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services
• Maintains CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board
• Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Schedule to be determined.

We offer:

• Competitive pay based on training, experience, and local labor market
• Relocation
• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
• Guaranteed salary increases
• Licensure: 1 full & unrestricted active U.S. license
• CME: $1,000/year and 5 days of paid absences for CME courses
• Malpractice: VHA physicians are covered under federal tort laws
• No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, or restrictive covenants
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays; 15 days military
• Federal Retirement Plan 
• Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health Insurance (Dental & Vision supplemental insurance available)
• Life Insurance
• Nationwide Mobility – Relocate without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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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.

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