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Posted 21 July, 2026

Urologist Opportunity - San Antonio, Texas - great work/life balance

Department of Veterans Affairs
San Antonio, TX, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

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About the Opportunity

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Are you a compassionate and skilled Urologist looking for a rewarding career with excellent work-life balance and unparalleled benefits?

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\n Join the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and make a real difference in the lives of our nation's heroes while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

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Why Choose South Texas VA?

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    Meaningful Mission: Provide high-quality care to Veterans with diverse urologic conditions.

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    Collaborative Team: Work with 2 full-time MDs, 1 part-time MD, 3 Urology Residents, 2 NPs, and 3 PAs.

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    Cutting-Edge Practice: Utilize advanced techniques, including robotic surgery and minimally invasive procedures (expertise highly desired).

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    Academic Affiliation: Teach and supervise learners from UT Health San Antonio with potential for Adjunct Professor appointment.

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    Research Opportunities: Engage in VA and national research projects.

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State-of-the-Art Facilities

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    Modern outpatient clinic with 4 procedure rooms

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    Convenient access to main operating room

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    Advanced technology for robotic and minimally invasive surgeries

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Compensation & Benefits

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    Competitive Salary: $300,000 - $375,000 + performance pay up to $15,000

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    Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free over 5 years ($40K/year)

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    Federal Retirement Plan (FERS) + Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% match

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    Generous Paid Time Off:

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      26 days annual leave

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      13 sick days

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      11 federal holidays

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    Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

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    Life Insurance under FEGLI

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    Annual CME Allowance

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    Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus

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Work-Life Balance

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    Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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    Call Coverage: First call to on-call resident; backup home call shared among 3 providers (rare to be called in)

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Responsibilities

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    Provide comprehensive urologic care, including diagnosis and treatment of:
    \n Urolithiasis
    \n Voiding dysfunction
    \n Prostate disorders
    \n Erectile dysfunction
    \n Urologic malignancies

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    Perform outpatient procedures: cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, urodynamic studies

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    Participate in tumor boards, committees, and quality assurance programs

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    Supervise and teach residents and medical students

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    Maintain a caseload of 10-12 patients per day

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Qualifications

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    MD/DO degree

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    Board Eligible/Board Certified in Urology

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    U.S. Citizenship

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    Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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    Commitment to patient safety and High-Reliability Organization principles

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    Comfortable supervising and teaching learners

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Why San Antonio?

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    Affordable cost of living

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    Excellent schools & universities

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    Rich cultural heritage (Alamo, River Walk)

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    Year-round attractions: Fiesta Festival, Six Flags, SeaWorld

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    Thriving food scene & arts community

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