Physician - Urology

Physician - Urology

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a full-time Urologist for the VA Black Hills Health Care System in Fort Meade, SD. The Urologist is aligned with the Surgical Care ICC and provides inpatient and outpatient urology care, including consultation, evaluation, treatment, procedures, and care coordination across Fort Meade and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers.

Location: Fort Meade, SD

Vacancies: 1

Salary: $325,000 - $400,000 per year

Salary Note: Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine final compensable salary, including base pay and market pay.

Pay Scale & Grade: VM-15

Promotion Potential: None

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Appointment Type: Permanent

Telework: Not available

Remote/Virtual: Not available

Travel Required: 50% or less; travel is required between the Fort Meade and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers

Driver's License: Required; must be able to operate a vehicle and travel between Fort Meade and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers

Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed

EDRP: Authorized; student loan reimbursement may be available up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and VHA approval

Drug Test: Required

Security Clearance: Not required

Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk

Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required

Financial Disclosure: Not required

Union Representation: Yes

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide urology consultation services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Evaluate and treat patients with urologic disorders.
• Perform basic urologic procedures such as cystoscopy, ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, transurethral resections, bladder biopsy, ureteral stent insertion, retrogrades, and orchiectomy.
• Respond to patient telephone calls and provide test or lab results, medication renewals, and telephone or email advice to other providers.
• Enter accurate, complete, and timely progress notes in the electronic medical record using CPRS.
• Use, maintain, and calibrate specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.
• Follow safety, health, infection control, and ergonomic standards and report unsafe conditions as appropriate.
• Assist with new staff orientation and provide patient and family education, including informed consent.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and clinical areas to support safety and efficiency.
• Maintain standards for use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief of Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line.
• Participate in the Whole Health System of care by supporting personalized health planning for Veterans.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must have a Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Must have a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must have completed approved residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Must be subject to a background/security investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and remain subject to testing requirements for this testing designated position.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements.
• Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel.
• Selected applicant may be required to serve a probationary period, including a two-year probationary period where applicable.

Eligibility:

• This announcement is open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
• This announcement is also open to current federal employees of the hiring agency.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position.
• This is an open continuous announcement, and qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager every two weeks until the announcement is closed, cancelled, or filled.

Education and Licensure Requirements:

• Must have a Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent degree from an approved school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Allopathic medical degree must be from a school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education for the year the degree was granted.
• Osteopathic medical degree must be from a school approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation for the year the degree was granted.
• Foreign medical graduates must meet Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates eligibility requirements for the year graduated, unless otherwise covered by VA policy.
• Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must have completed approved residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically and mentally perform the duties of Physician under normal and emergent conditions.
• Moderate lifting and heavy carrying of 15 to 44 pounds or more may be required with assistive devices.
• Requires reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, and use of both hands.
• Requires walking or standing up to 4 hours per day.
• Repeated bending may be required up to 1 to 2 hours per day.
• Requires rapid mental and muscular coordination.
• Near vision must be correctable, and hearing aid use is permitted.

Required Documents:

• C.V. and/or resume
• Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field
• Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the other document upload field without page limitation
• Most recent non-award SF-50, required for Department of Veterans Affairs employees
• Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed
• DD-214 / Statement of Service, if claiming Veterans' preference
• SF-15 and supporting documentation, if claiming 10-point Veterans' preference

Benefits and Incentives:

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50 to 55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days of paid CME absence.
• Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and 401(k)-style plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or Territory is accepted for VA practice.
• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year for full-time board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility may provide student loan reimbursement up to $200,000, subject to VHA approval and eligibility requirements.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Status: Accepting applications

This is an open continuous announcement for a Physician - Urology position with the VA Black Hills Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be referred every two weeks until the announcement is closed, cancelled, or filled.

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