Physician Urologist - Full-time - Recruit Incentive / EDRP authorized

The Staff Urologist serves as a full-time member of the Surgery Service organization, providing high-quality, evidence-based care to Veterans with conditions of the genitourinary system. The incumbent delivers care through both in-person and virtual modalities / practices under the general supervision of the Chief of Surgery.

Clinical Care

• Provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of adult and geriatric Veterans with a full spectrum of urologic conditions, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, urologic malignancies, hematuria, nephrolithiasis, urinary tract infections, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction.
• Conducts scheduled outpatient clinics (in-person and virtual) for consultation, follow-up, chronic disease management, and ongoing care.
• Develops patient-centered treatment plans based on clinical assessments, diagnostic results, and Veteran goals.

Procedures and Surgical Care

• Performs basic and advanced urologic procedures consistent with granted privileges, including cystoscopy, vasectomy, urodynamic studies, bladder biopsy, orchiectomy, ureteral stent placement, retrograde studies, TURP, TURBT, ureteroscopy, and stone management.
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative care, including history and physical examinations, review of diagnostic studies, surgical assessments, and documentation in the medical record.
• Evaluates patients for changes in health status, lab values, and vital signs prior to surgery.
• Offers consultative Urologic Surgery services appropriate for the ambulatory capabilities of the Manchester VAMC.

Telehealth and Access to Care

• Utilizes VA-approved telehealth platforms, such as Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), VA Video Connect (VVC), and electronic consults, to extend specialty care throughout the catchment area.
• Ensures timely triage and management of consults, providing recommendations and specialty input to referring providers.

Quality, Compliance, and Collaboration

• Ensures care aligns with VA clinical standards and evidence-based practices.
• Monitors clinical activities for compliance with VA policies and uses findings to improve performance and outcomes.
• Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to establish and achieve short- and long-term care goals.

You are invited to join a team a team-oriented medical staff providing care for those who have served. Manchester VA Medical Center's services include urgent care, primary care, ambulatory surgery, specialty clinics, mental health services, hospital-based home care, community acute care, and long term care. In addition to the medical center, it also operates four (4) community-based outpatient clinics and is internationally recognized for its research in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other behavioral disorders. Academic affiliations include Dartmouth Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rivier School of Nursing, and more.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Manchester is the largest city area in northern New England, the economic and cultural capital of New Hampshire, and home to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport; one of the largest airports in New England. Manchester offers abundant opportunities for residents, visitors and tourists alike. Whatever you are looking for is within reach; the beautiful White Mountains and Lakes Region are to the North, the Atlantic Ocean and fine Seacoast life to the East, beautiful countryside throughout the state and a host of activities, culture and dining experiences are all right here.