Urologist Opportunity - San Antonio, Texas - great work/life balance

Urologist Opportunity - San Antonio, Texas - great work/life balance

Department of Veterans Affairs | SAN ANTONIO, TX, US

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Description

Job Description
About the Opportunity
Are you a

compassionate and skilled Urologist

looking for a rewarding career with

excellent work-life balance

and

unparalleled benefits ?

Join the

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS)

and make a real difference in the lives of our nation's heroes while advancing your career in a

supportive, collaborative environment .
Why Choose South Texas VA?
Meaningful Mission:

Provide high-quality care to Veterans with diverse urologic conditions.

Collaborative Team:

Work with

2 full-time MDs ,

1 part-time MD ,

3 Urology Residents ,

2 NPs , and

3 PAs .

Cutting-Edge Practice:

Utilize advanced techniques, including

robotic surgery

and minimally invasive procedures (expertise highly desired).

Academic Affiliation:

Teach and supervise learners from

UT Health San Antonio

with potential for

Adjunct Professor appointment .

Research Opportunities:

Engage in VA and national research projects.

State-of-the-Art Facilities
Modern outpatient clinic with

4 procedure rooms

Convenient access to main operating room

Advanced technology for robotic and minimally invasive surgeries

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary:

$300,000 - $375,000 + performance pay up to $15,000

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):

Up to $200,000 tax-free over 5 years ($40K/year)

Federal Retirement Plan (FERS)

+

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

with up to 5% match

Generous Paid Time Off:
26 days annual leave

13 sick days

11 federal holidays

Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

under FEGLI

Annual CME Allowance

Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus

Work-Life Balance
Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Call Coverage:

First call to on-call resident; backup home call shared among 3 providers (rare to be called in)

Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive urologic care, including diagnosis and treatment of:
Urolithiasis
Voiding dysfunction
Prostate disorders
Erectile dysfunction
Urologic malignancies

Perform outpatient procedures:

cystoscopies ,

prostate biopsies ,

urodynamic studies

Participate in tumor boards, committees, and quality assurance programs

Supervise and teach residents and medical students

Maintain a caseload of

10-12 patients per day

Qualifications
MD/DO degree

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Urology

U.S. Citizenship

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Commitment to patient safety and High-Reliability Organization principles

Comfortable supervising and teaching learners

Why San Antonio?
Affordable cost of living

Excellent schools & universities

Rich cultural heritage ( Alamo ,

River Walk )

Year-round attractions:

Fiesta Festival ,

Six Flags ,

SeaWorld

Thriving food scene & arts community