JOB OVERVIEW SUMMARY Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1426427 **First consideration will be given to applications received early** Position may be filled prior to the closing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for this vacancy. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks. If filled prior to the closing date, recruitment will be terminated. Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ . VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply CHANGE: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) has been removed from this announcement. Amarillo is one of the best kept secrets around. Our community is very friendly, the social events are diversified, and we have moderate climate with four distinct seasons. We have extremely competitive housing and living costs, no state income taxes, outstanding schools, and a short distance from great skiing in northern New Mexico and Colorado. For more information visit: DISCOVER AMARILLO at http://www.amarillo-chamber.org http://www.visitamarillotx.com/index.cfm DUTIES The Amarillo VA Health Care System, a division of the Southwest VA Health Care Network (VISN 18), provides primary specialty, and extended care of the highest quality to veterans throughout the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, eastern New Mexico, and southern Kansas. Approximately 25,000 patients are treated annually. The health care system maintains 55 acute care inpatient beds for general medical, surgical, and intensive care. Geriatric and extended care is provided in the 120-bed skilled nursing home care unit. A modern ambulatory care center and medical arts building facilitates the delivery of primary care, specialty care and preventive health services. The Amarillo VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Board certified/eligible Urologist. Duties: Provide quality professional urology services for the veteran patient population through a comprehensive examination, follow up care as needed, ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications as required, and performing surgical procedures. The staff physician has the following responsibilities: Examinations - evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided. Diagnosis - interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status. Therapeutic Ability - prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations. Effectiveness in Emergencies- readily available; and quick in recognizing emergency situations, and taking timely necessary action. Patient Management - develops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effort. Consultations and Specialty Skills - recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment. Record keeping - physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status are promptly and completely recorded. Unusual incidents are promptly reported to the appropriate official. Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge. The treatment plan is clearly stated. The physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System. All progress notes, orders are to be completed and signed daily. Encounters - all encounters to be completed daily by physician as this affects hospital funding. Consults Closure - consults are required to be completed by the provider at the time patient has been seen. Educational responsibilities usually involve either "teaching" or ''coordination.'' Some positions may involve both or cut across the elements or functions. Preferred Certification: Board Certified Urologist. Normal Duty Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. AFGE Bargaining Unit position TRAVEL REQUIRED - Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED - No