Urologist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Tampa, FL

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The Surgical Service Department at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida, is actively recruiting a Board Certified or Board Eligible Urologist to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care to Veterans – America's Heroes – in a collaborative, academic, and patient-focused environment.

Facility Highlights:

James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (VA Tampa) was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024.” Located in sunny Central Florida, VA Tampa is a state-of-the-art medical center providing cutting-edge care, conducting vital research, and training future healthcare leaders. Every day, we improve the lives of Veterans and their families who have proudly served our nation.

Position Responsibilities:

We seek a skilled and compassionate Urologist with a broad clinical background and commitment to excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct patient care for a diverse and complex Veteran population.

• Performing comprehensive urologic evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing genitourinary disorders.

• Conducting open, endoscopic, and minimally invasive (including robotic) surgical procedures.

• Performing neuromodulation and placement/revision of urologic prosthetics.

• Participating in on-call coverage on a rotating basis.

• Mentoring and training urology residents (PGY2–PGY5) in our academic teaching program. Optional opportunities exist to engage in research and didactic instruction.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Urology

• 1–3 years of recent surgical experience, including robotic procedures

  Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $365,000 – $400,000 per year

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible position (student loan repayment assistance)

• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days annually (including 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and possible CME leave)

• Insurance: Comprehensive federal insurance packages (health, dental, vision, life, long-term care)

• Retirement: Federal pension (FERS) with 401(k) and up to 5% VA matching

• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year for board-certified full-time physicians

• Malpractice Coverage: Provided at no cost, including tail coverage

• Licensure: Valid unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

• Moonlighting: Permitted (no employment contract restrictions)

• No State Income Tax in Florida