Board Certified Urologist - Veterans Administration - Martinsburg, WV
Board Certified Urology Physician Martinsburg VA Medical Center – Martinsburg, WV
Position Overview
The Contractor shall provide Board Certified Urology Physician services onsite at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The physician will deliver comprehensive urological care to Veterans of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including outpatient, inpatient, surgical, and on-call services in accordance with VA clinical standards and facility requirements.
Employment Type
Contractor (1099 / Locum Tenens or equivalent arrangement)
Full-time clinical coverage with on-call responsibilities
Work Schedule
Clinic Hours:Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Direct Patient Care:95% of duties
On-Call Coverage:
10 days/month total
Includes approximately 8 weeknight call days/month (4:30 PM – 8:00 AM)
1 weekend/month (Saturday–Monday coverage rotation)
Must be available for phone consultation and onsite response as required:
Phone response within 15 minutes
Onsite response within 60 minutes
Licensure
Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or DC
No history of suspended, revoked, restricted, or voluntarily surrendered licensure
Board Certification
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology (American Board of Urology – ABU)
Current BLS and ACLS certification required
All CME requirements must be maintained and up to date
Education & Training
Completion of an accredited Urology residency (minimum 3 years Urologic Surgery training)
Demonstrated competency in full scope urologic procedures and surgical techniques
Credentialing & Privileging
Must successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging (per VHA Directive 1100.20 & 1100.21)
No services may be rendered prior to approval by Medical Executive Board and Medical Center Director
Clinical Responsibilities
The Urology Physician will provide comprehensive urologic care including, but not limited to:
Outpatient & Clinic Care
Evaluation and management of urology patients in outpatient clinic
Cystoscopy procedures
Vasectomies and minor urologic procedures
Scrotal and testicular procedures
Prostate-related procedures (TURP and related surgeries)
Bladder cancer management
Ureteroscopy procedures
Kidney and stone disease management
Inpatient rounding for urology patients
Surgical Responsibilities
General urologic surgeries including:
Ureteral procedures
Endoscopic procedures
Prostate procedures
Bladder procedures
Kidney procedures
Use of urological equipment including:
Holmium laser
ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy)
Fluoroscopy
Robotics, laparoscopic, and highly complex urologic surgeries are not required.
Specialty Evaluations
Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams related to urologic conditions
Agent Orange evaluations (urology-related cases only)
Patient Communication & Documentation
Communicate all test results per VA policy (VHA Directive 1088)
Critical results must be addressed within 60 minutes
Ensure proper documentation, read-back procedures, and patient notification
Coordinate care plans and discharge instructions for continuity of care
Additional Responsibilities
Adherence to all VA clinical policies and procedures
No sample medications permitted
Provide discharge education and follow-up care instructions
Ensure timely completion of consults and patient encounters
Maintain compliance with VA EMR/EHR and mandatory training requirements
Required Competencies
Strong clinical and surgical urology skills
Ability to manage high-volume veteran patient population
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and respond to urgent clinical needs
Fluency in English (spoken, written, and clinical documentation)
Performance Expectations
Timely completion of all patient encounters and consults
Compliance with VA wait time standards
Availability during scheduled clinic and on-call periods
Full participation in credentialing, CME, and mandatory VA training programs
Summary
This is a high-impact clinical role providing full-spectrum urologic care to Veterans at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The position requires strong procedural skills, independent clinical judgment, and commitment to VA standards of excellence in patient care.