What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urologist in Las Vegas, Nevada position at AFBA?
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) is seeking to hire a BE / BC Urologist to join their team. The duties of a Urologist are related to the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the genitourinary tract of male and female urinary tract conditions as well as conditions affecting the male reproductive organs. It uses the foundation of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other basic sciences is fundamental to this specialty. The urologist's responsibilities include treating patients who have problems with their kidneys, adrenal glands, and bladders, and treating men who experience problems with their reproductive organs, prostate, and external genitalia to include :
- Examining, diagnosing, and treating patient conditions and disorders of the genitourinary organs and tracts
- Documenting and reviewing patients' histories
- Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Using specialized equipment, such as X-rays, fluoroscopes, endoscopes, and catheters
- Performing abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries (open procedures, endourology, and minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery) when necessary
- Treating lower urinary tract dysfunctions
- Prescribing and administering antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infections or injuries
- Prescribing medications for patients with erectile dysfunction, infertility, or ejaculation problems
- Providing Urology consultations or referring patients to specialists
- Conducting and supervising direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options
- Maintaining confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Taking call for Urology emergencies
- Collaboration with Providers for this and other specialties
- Teaching of Residents and Fellows
- Participation in all meetings and other initiatives of the respective Section, other Services, and the Hospital as a whole
- Follow up with patients and provide appropriate medical care
- Explain the risks and dangers of surgical procedures to patients
- Follow-up in the outpatient and inpatient areas
- Ensure that surgical equipment is adequate
- Plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs
- Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulations
- Conduct medical research on new injuries or diseases, and conduct, supervise, and participate in medical education and training of other medical personnel
- Participate in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner
- Provide outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services
- Maintain CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board
- Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries
- Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday Schedule to be determined.
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As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
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Salary : $1,000 - $200,000
