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

<p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Are you a <strong>compassionate and skilled Urologist</strong> looking for a rewarding career with <strong>excellent work-life balance</strong> and <strong>unparalleled benefits</strong>?</p><p><br>Join the <strong>South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS)</strong> and make a real difference in the lives of our nation's heroes while advancing your career in a <strong>supportive, collaborative environment</strong>.</p><hr><p><strong>Why Choose South Texas VA?</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Meaningful Mission:</strong> Provide high-quality care to Veterans with diverse urologic conditions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Collaborative Team:</strong> Work with <strong>2 full-time MDs</strong>, <strong>1 part-time MD</strong>, <strong>3 Urology Residents</strong>, <strong>2 NPs</strong>, and <strong>3 PAs</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cutting-Edge Practice:</strong> Utilize advanced techniques, including <strong>robotic surgery</strong> and minimally invasive procedures (expertise highly desired).</p></li><li><p><strong>Academic Affiliation:</strong> Teach and supervise learners from <strong>UT Health San Antonio</strong> with potential for <strong>Adjunct Professor appointment</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Research Opportunities:</strong> Engage in VA and national research projects.</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>State-of-the-Art Facilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Modern outpatient clinic with <strong>4 procedure rooms</strong></p></li><li><p>Convenient access to main operating room</p></li><li><p>Advanced technology for robotic and minimally invasive surgeries</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Competitive Salary:</strong> $300,000 - $375,000 + performance pay up to $15,000</p></li><li><p><strong>Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):</strong> Up to $200,000 tax-free over 5 years ($40K/year)</p></li><li><p><strong>Federal Retirement Plan (FERS)</strong> + <strong>Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)</strong> with up to 5% match</p></li><li><p><strong>Generous Paid Time Off:</strong></p><ul><li><p>26 days annual leave</p></li><li><p>13 sick days</p></li><li><p>11 federal holidays</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Life Insurance</strong> under FEGLI</p></li><li><p><strong>Annual CME Allowance</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus</strong></p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Work-Life Balance</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM</p></li><li><p><strong>Call Coverage:</strong> First call to on-call resident; backup home call shared among 3 providers (rare to be called in)</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provide comprehensive urologic care, including diagnosis and treatment of:<br> Urolithiasis<br> Voiding dysfunction<br> Prostate disorders<br> Erectile dysfunction<br> Urologic malignancies</p></li><li><p>Perform outpatient procedures: <strong>cystoscopies</strong>, <strong>prostate biopsies</strong>, <strong>urodynamic studies</strong></p></li><li><p>Participate in tumor boards, committees, and quality assurance programs</p></li><li><p>Supervise and teach residents and medical students</p></li><li><p>Maintain a caseload of <strong>10-12 patients per day</strong></p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>MD/DO degree</p></li><li><p>Board Eligible/Board Certified in Urology</p></li><li><p>U.S. Citizenship</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</p></li><li><p>Commitment to patient safety and High-Reliability Organization principles</p></li><li><p>Comfortable supervising and teaching learners</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Why San Antonio?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Affordable cost of living</p></li><li><p>Excellent schools & universities</p></li><li><p>Rich cultural heritage (<strong>Alamo</strong>, <strong>River Walk</strong>)</p></li><li><p>Year-round attractions: <strong>Fiesta Festival</strong>, <strong>Six Flags</strong>, <strong>SeaWorld</strong></p></li><li><p>Thriving food scene & arts community</p></li></ul>