Physician; Section Chief, Urology

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Job Summary: Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1025687 (Include #on all documents) OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. Applications/CVs will be forwarded for consideration, as received. As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips.

Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. Basking in sunshine 300 days a year in the aptly named Valley of the Sun, the Phoenix VA Health Care System is located near downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Although renowned for its warm, dry climate, Arizona's capitol offers much more than great weather.

The Phoenix metro area, now America's 5th largest city, offers affordable housing and a relaxed, informal southwestern lifestyle. Diversity abounds. Greater Phoenix has an abundance of golf courses, parks, public swimming pools and bike paths. The valley is also rapidly gaining prominence as a Mecca for the arts. Phoenix possesses world class museums, a ballet, symphony orchestra and several theater companies.

For more information on the City of Phoenix, visit the Chamber of Commerce site at  More information about the Phoenix VA Health Care System team may be found here: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

NOTE:

Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. Recruitment/Relocation incentive has been approved. Tuition Reimbursement:
Applicant selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitations under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program. The selectee must meet all eligibility requirements of the program. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Duties: The Section Chief of Urology physician is assigned to Surgical Service, Urology Section, of the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVACHS), and is under the supervision of the Chief of Surgical Services. The Section Chief provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Urology. The scope of these activities covers hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care.

The Section Chief of Urology Surgery is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with medical diseases, accomplished through ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Urology Surgery. The Section Chief must actively participate in patient care through hospital rounds, morning reports, conferences, consultations, participation in ambulatory care and other similar activities. The…