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Physician (Urologist)

Employer
USA Government
Location
North Las Vegas, NV
Closing date
May 7, 2021

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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Medical Management
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
The position is located at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), assigned to the Surgery Service reporting to the Chief of Surgery. Urology is a subspecialty of surgery that concerns itself with disorders of the genitourinary tract, including the adrenal gland. Urologists admit and treat patients presenting with illness or injury to the genitourinary tract, including the genitailia, bladder, prostate, and kidneys. It is important that Urologists possess an in-depth knowledge of the diagnosis, prevention, and medical/surgical therapy of urologic diseases. In addition, Urologists should be educated in the use of new technological, investigative, and therapeutic methods.

Duties:
May perform at a minimum 80% of his/her time in a face to face clinical role
Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of a systematic assessment of clinical, administrative and research practices in support of urologic care.
Reviews medical charts of patients identified Peer Review; discuss cases/medical charts with physicians when needed/required.
Promotes quality in clinical practice by collaborating with Providers, Clinical Programs, Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams, Care Lines/Services and/or committees.
Ensures that initial and ongoing assessments of patients to identify needs, issues, resources and care goals are provided, in a timely manner.
Ensures that care-related goals (both short and long term) and patient outcomes are identified by the requesting provider, patient, and family/significant other.
Analyzes and evaluates the clinical contents of medical records and associated documents, in terms of the quality and appropriateness of clinical care issues, such as adherence to, or deviation from accepted referral/consultation guidelines, standards and/or procedures.
Makes determinations of medical necessity and documents approval or denial of referral/consultation requests for Urologic care with supporting data and rationale in the electronic medical record.
Complete and sign all required documentation H&P, Operative reports, Discharge Summary, Encounters, and progress notes within the 24-hour requirement.
Adheres to Provider Order Entry (POE). Timely documentation as a basic component of evaluation for all clinicians. Clinicians supervising residents ensure proper documentation occurs and counter signs in timely manner.
Monitors specific clinical activities for compliance with VA policies, assuring that findings are utilized to modify and/or improve their performance and to facilitate the accomplishments of their goals and objectives.
Ensures coordination of interactions between VASNHS referring providers. Keeps referring provider aware of identified patient care issues, family concerns.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Designated and/or random drug testing required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to a background/security investigation
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Physical requirements outlined below.

Preferred Experience: Board Certification strongly encouraged by the Medical Staff.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.

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