Seeking Incredible Urologist to Treat American Heroes Updated

💙 Join Our Urology Team – Serve America’s Heroes! San Antonio Texas

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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?

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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 – $400,000 + 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:

o 26 days annual leave

o 13 sick days

o 11 federal holidays

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance under FEGLI

• Annual CME Allowance (if board certified)

• 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

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About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.