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