Urologist – VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (Reno, NV)
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The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Urologist to join our high-performing Surgical Service. This mission-driven role offers an exceptional combination of clinical impact, work-life balance, and access to world-class outdoor recreation.
Position Overview
As a VASNHCS Urologist, you will:
Provide quality inpatient and outpatient urologic care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and electronic documentation.
Perform general urology procedures, including cystoscopy and small-to-intermediate open or minimally invasive surgical cases.
Manage acute Urology needs in the Emergency Department, Operating Room, ICU, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics.
Participate in multidisciplinary care with Radiology, Medicine, Laboratory, and ancillary services.
Attend required Surgery Service and organizational meetings and support ongoing quality-improvement initiatives.
Facility & Community
VASNHCS serves Veterans across 20 counties in northern Nevada and northeastern California, providing care to approximately 120,000 Veterans. Our main campus-the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center-offers:
64 acute care beds
60 Community Living Center beds
Multiple affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
About Reno & Lake Tahoe:
Enjoy four seasons, endless outdoor recreation, a thriving food and arts scene, signature annual events, and no state income tax. Kayaking, skiing, hiking, cycling, and world-class mountains and lakes are all minutes away.
Compensation & Benefits (VA Total Rewards)
Competitive salary: $300,000-$320,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Annual performance bonus eligibility
Regular salary increases
Vacation & Leave: 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 paid Federal holidays, and potential 5-day CME absence.
Retirement: Federal pension (FERS) with Social Security + Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% VA matching
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, long-term care, and term life insurance (many carry into retirement).
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Licensure: Only one unrestricted U.S. state license required.
Loan Repayment - Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
This position may be eligible for the VA's EDRP program:
Up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment
Eligibility period of 1-5 years, set by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office
Requirements
MD/DO from an accredited institution
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Urology
Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Join Us
If you want a role with clinical meaning, supportive leadership, and a truly exceptional lifestyle, we welcome your application.
Contact:
Kelly De Boer, Supervisor, Physician/Provider Recruitment