Physician (Urology)

Job description

Summary

Tampa VA Healthcare System's Urology Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician Urology. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

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

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program in Urology leading to eligibility for board certification

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR ((2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Board Certified in Urology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019

This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health

This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper

The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment

Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized

Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP

Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at for questions/assistance

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Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Duties may include but not limited to the following

Responsibilities will also include teaching and mentoring health sciences students - including urology residents and fellows

Weekly bedside rounds with assigned staff to discuss patient care - policies - procedures - and findings from QA monitors and staff concerns

Problem identification and resolution as evidenced by documentation in memorandums - reports of contact - incident reports - etc

Assesses plans and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care Participates in clinical rounds to monitor compliance with standards of care - policies and procedures - safety standards/guidelines

Demonstrates the ability to address the young adult - middle adult and geriatric patient's communicative disorders

cognitive deficits

physical limitations and considerations

emotional and behavioral reactions

in addition to linking age specific needs with the appropriate care/treatment

Participate in and/or manages all aspects of a Urology Surgery Program - to include clinical and administrative including diagnosing - treating - and managing patients with urological diseases per standard - usual and acceptable or customary methods and techniques in the inpatient and outpatient setting

Perform administrative duties related to patient care management including: entering progress notes - histories and physicals - discharges summaries and consults - etc

Ability to perform minor and major surgical procedures

Use electronic medical records

Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including Nursing - Anesthesiology - Mid-Level Surgical Providers - and medical support staff to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of patient care services

Provide guidance to Urology Mid-Level provider(s)

Participate in resident training

Other services include but are not limited to: treatment of genitourinary medical conditions - performing outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures - provide consultations - work ups and pre-& postoperative care

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor

The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

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Worksite address

tampa, FL, 33646, US

Who can apply

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