Urologist Opportunity - San Antonio, Texas - great work/life balance

Job Description

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