Summary

The VA North Texas Health Care System in Dallas - Texas is seeking a full-time Physician (Urologist) to provide comprehensive urologic care for patients within the scope of urology. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive maybe authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

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
• Education: 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
• Licensure and Registration: 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 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: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR 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
• Preferred Experience: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Urology
• 2 years of clinical practice Reconstruction & Vasovasotomy experience preferred
• Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
• This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
• Physical Requirements:This position may require potentially long periods of continued Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) - Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds) - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking (4-8 hours) - Standing (4-8 hours) - Both Legs required
• Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger t to 4 - Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20and to 20/40 in the other - Both eyes required - Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid permitted)
• Mental Stability.

Duties

• The urology staff physician is responsible for patient care - patient education and resident supervision
• The scope of this activity covers all phases of clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Urology resident and possible medical student education with appropriate supervision in the outpatient setting - inpatient setting and operating room are expected of the provider
• Administrative Duties: Writes medical orders and prescription for the care of the patient in accordance with federal and state law
• Documents care in the computerized patient record system in accordance with North Texas VA healthcare system requirements
• Obtain consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible
• Provides education and counseling of patients and their families and the use of prescribed treatments and medications for other medical conditions
• Reviewing revised policies and scope of practice standards to meet the needs of the National VA and North Texas VA healthcare system mandates
• Clinical Duties: Completes consults received for urology evaluation Performs a comprehensive and detailed history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - radiologic exams and procedures
• Consults other services to complete the patient evaluation
• Surgical competency in urologic procedures are required
• Documentation of these procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested
• 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 resident and possible medical student education with appropriate supervision in the outpatient setting - inpatient setting and operating room are expected of the provider
• Administrative Duties: Writes medical orders and prescription for the care of the patient in accordance with federal and state law
• Documents care in the computerized patient record system in accordance with North Texas VA healthcare system requirements
• Obtain consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible
• Provides education and counseling of patients and their families and the use of prescribed treatments and medications for other medical conditions
• Reviewing revised policies and scope of practice standards to meet the needs of the National VA and North Texas VA healthcare system mandates
• Clinical Duties Completes consults received for urology evaluation Performs a comprehensive and detailed history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - radiologic exams and procedures
• Consults other services to complete the patient evaluation
• Surgical competency in urologic procedures are required
• Documentation of these procedures within the past 12 months will be requested reflective of the scope of privileges requested
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m
• or 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program: Authorized - see details in Education Section 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