Steer your way to Dallas. Dallas VA Seeking Reconstructive Urologist
Dallas VA Medical Center
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Posted: 18-Jul-24
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: 07182024UDTX123
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Dallas VA Medical Center Is Seeking a Reconstructive Urologist
The outstanding surgical service of the Veterans Affairs (VA) North Texas Health Care System (Dallas, Texas) seeks an attending Reconstructive Urologist Physician. The Dallas VA is a progressive healthcare provider in the heart of North Texas that covers 38 counties in Texas and two in southern Oklahoma. Accredited by The Joint Commission, this 1A complexity level campus is the second largest VA healthcare system in the country, serving more than 136,000 Veterans with 1.6 million outpatient episodes of care in the most recent fiscal year. With the headquarters in Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities: The urology staff physician is responsible for patient care, patient education, and resident supervision. The urologist provides comprehensive urologic care for patients within the scope of urology. The scope of this activity covers all phases of clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Urology residents and possible medical student education with appropriate supervision in the outpatient setting, inpatient setting, and operating room are expected of the provider.
Ideal Candidate: Board Eligible / Board Certified in Urology; Private and Academic practice experience preferred; Fellowship in reconstructive urology, male infertility, or female urology.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 07:30a – 4:00p or 8:00a – 4:30p, Secondary Call about every 4 weeks
Community Information: Dallas, Texas is an expansive metropolis in North Texas with a population of over 1 million. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area (metroplex) has over 7 million residents and is the 4th largest in the US. Dallas is the leading business and financial center in the Southwest and a top destination in Texas for relocation. The area is home to many fast-growing communities, many of which have earned recognition as ‘best places to live’. Dallas has it all, from a thriving culinary scene to a leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts, and endless shopping opportunities.
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· Dallas has 4 times more restaurants per person than New York City.
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· Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the largest in the world, provides service to 260 destinations.
Paid Time Off 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and a possible five day spent 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.
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. VA health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.
The Grand Junction VA Medical Center services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, psychiatric in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.