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About the Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and skilled Urologist looking for a rewarding career with excellent work-life balance and unparalleled benefits?

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 - $375,000 + 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:
- 26 days annual leave
- 13 sick days
- 11 federal holidays
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance under FEGLI
Annual CME Allowance
Relocation Assistance & 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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