Physician Urology; Education Debt Reduction Authorized

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications in USA Staffing will be qualified based on the resume submitted and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager every 2 weeks until the announcement is closed, cancelled, or filled.

This position is located in the Urology Section which is aligned under Surgical Care ICC. The incumbent is responsible for performing basic urologic procedures, such as cystoscopy, ultrasound guided prostate biopsy, transurethral resections, bladder biopsy, ureteral stent insertion, retrogrades, and orchiectomy. Clinic duties consist of evaluating and treating patients with urologic disorders. The urologist is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Other duties include responding to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renewing medication prescriptions, giving telephone or e‑mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, if any. The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient’s electronic record using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). The incumbent is responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.

The incumbent adheres to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards, and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials. The incumbent assists in orientation of new staff and will provide patient and family education, including informed consent. The incumbent maintains supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency, demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).

The urologist is expected to participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS), Surgical Care ICC.

The urologist is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines;
Fargo Health Care System policies/procedures; medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations; and in accordance with current Joint Commission standards.

The incumbent considers age of the patient when performing health care as it relates to functional capacity/limitations, ability to understand and follow directions, provide objective self‑assessment of past medical condition and treatment appropriate to the overall treatment goals and plans. The employee possesses knowledge of growth and development, has the ability to assess and interpret age‑related data, and is able to communicate based on age related issues.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is available for eligible candidates. Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. 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). Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full‑time with board certification). Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Mon - Fri 0800 – 1630.

Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay‑setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay).