Discover Your Next Career Adventure in Paradise: Now Hiring Urologists in Puerto Rico!

The VA Caribbean Healthcare System is actively seeking three board-certified/eligible Urologists to join our dedicated team caring for Veterans across San Juan, Ponce (Full-Time), and Mayagüez (Part-Time).

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care, want to make a meaningful impact, and are drawn to the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Puerto Rico—this is your opportunity!

Why Join the VA Caribbean Healthcare System?

• Mission-Driven Work: Provide life-changing care to the brave men and women who served our country.
• Team-Based Culture: Work alongside a skilled interdisciplinary team, including three Urology NPs, surgical nurses, techs, and two rotating Urology residents.
• Supportive Structure: Enjoy a stable, well-supported work environment with 4 outpatient clinic days and 1 OR day weekly.
• Light Call Schedule: On-call only every 6–7 weeks, with resident support—ensuring your time is respected.
• Flexible Schedules: Standard Mon–Fri (7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) with options for compressed schedules.

What We Offer You: VA Total Rewards

• Competitive Federal Salary + Annual Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (26 annual, 13 sick, 11 holidays, potential 5-day CME leave)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – up to $200K (eligibility required)
• Recruitment & Retention Incentives
• Relocation Assistance (where applicable)
• Malpractice Coverage with Tail Protection
• Federal Retirement Benefits: Pension + 401(k) with up to 5% VA match
• CME Allowance: Up to $1,000/year (board-certified full-time physicians)
• Licensure Flexibility: 1 unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

Who We’re Looking For

• Board-certified or board-eligible Urologists (all levels of experience welcome)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; required for some roles
• A commitment to team-based care and excellence in service to Veterans
• U.S. Citizenship required (non-citizens considered when qualified U.S. citizens are not available)

Why Puerto Rico?

• Year-Round Tropical Living: Beaches, rainforests (El Yunque), and endless sunshine
• Rich Culture: Historic cities, music, festivals, and renowned cuisine
• U.S. Territory: No passport needed for U.S. citizens
• Tax Incentives: No federal income tax and potential 4% tax exemption for licensed professionals

Locations:

• San Juan VA Medical Center (Full-Time)
• VA Outpatient Clinic in Ponce (Full-Time)
• VA Outpatient Clinic in Mayagüez (Part-Time)

Apply Now or Learn More!

Terrance Anderson, National Healthcare Recruiter
Terrance.Anderson@va.gov
(832) 417-0937

Make a lasting impact on Veterans' lives—and experience life where others vacation. Your next chapter starts here, in Puerto Rico. ??

Apply today to join one of the most rewarding teams in federal healthcare!

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 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• 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