Urologist position open in beautiful Loma Linda, CA!!

The VA Loma Linda has an opening for an energetic, driven, and compassionate Physician in healthcare to serve as a Urologist .

Facility Details : VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS) is actively recruiting to fill a Board Certified or Board Eligible Urologist to help care for our Veterans – America’s Heroes! Selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment at Loma Linda University & be involved with education & teaching of medical students, residents & other providers. This exciting job opportunity awaits you in our, state of-the-art VA facility in the city! VA Loma Linda is among the VA Medical Centers in the Western U.S. and has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation.

Position Details :

We are looking for individuals with broad experience in all aspects of clinical urology. The Urologist will provide direct patient care to our unique Veteran population. Duties and responsibilities include, but is not limited to :

• Serves as a mentor for urology residents in an accredited urology program as we always have a PGY 2 and PGY 5 resident on service. The opportunity exists but is not expected to participate in lectures, research, and other hands-on teaching activities with the urology residents.
• Performing history and physical examinations, diagnose, prepare treatment plans, and manage patients with complex illnesses of the genitourinary system
• Conducts Surgery on the genitourinary system
• Conducts Resection / repair of kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, prostate, and external genitalia
• Conducts Cystoscopy with or without biopsy fulguration, stone destruction / removal, urethrotomy,
• Conducts Placement, Revision and Removal of Male or Female slings or mesh-Placement, Revision and Removal of Penile Prosthesis
• Conducts Ureteroscopy and Pyeloscopy
• Conducts Neuromodulation via percutaneous or implanted device with fluoroscopic guidance

Work Schedule :  Monday-Friday 7 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM, (Note : Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility / patient care needs. This also includes participation in On-Call coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays).

Salary Range : $365,000-$385,000

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) :   Position Eligible

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

Preferred Experience :  Board certified / board eligible Urologist; 1-3 years of recent surgical experience.

Community Highlights : Spectacular Loma Linda, (Spanish for Beautiful Hill) CA., is nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The city is located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County. While it is near the highly developed job market of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it does provide a small-town setting for your home, work, or recreation. Adjacent to California's Interstate 10 freeway, Loma Linda is freeway close to beaches, mountains, and desert resorts.

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Questions or Interested candidates may send CV to michael.mcclafferty@va.gov