Physician - Urologist

About the role

The VA Sioux Falls Healthcare System is recruiting for a full-time Urologist. This position operates within the Surgery/Specialty Care Service in both inpatient and outpatient settings at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic urologic procedures, such as cystoscopy, ultrasound guided prostate biopsy, transurethral resections, bladder biopsy, ureteral stent insertion, retrogrades, and orchiectomy.
• Evaluate and treat patients with urologic disorders.
• Respond to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renew medication prescriptions, give telephone or e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, if any.
• Enter accurate, complete, and timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record.
• Proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.

Requirements

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved medical school
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the United States
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs