Physician (Urology) Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Open 09/01/2026 to 10/30/2026 Location: Cleveland, OH Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $200,000 - $400,000 per year Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) Pay scale & grade AD 15 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 0602 Medical Officer Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance . The type depends on the job. Background check type Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number CBSR-13054049-26-CY Control number 883134200 Duties VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards . Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available to highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday (Variable at supervisor discretion) Admit, evaluate, diagnose, provide consultation and surgically treat adults and geriatric ambulatory and hospitalized patients at the Cleveland VA Medical Center with diseases/disorders of the genitourinary tract and its contents, including skin and soft tissues. Ordering and providing preliminary interpretation of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Conducting and documenting goals of care discussions, implementing palliative and end of life care when appropriate including ordering appropriate code status and life sustaining treatment orders. Assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions. Privileges also include supervision, teaching, and involvement of medical students, trainees, residents, and fellows in the same setting. This list is a sampling of procedures you may perform. This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list but rather reflective of the categories/types of potential procedures: Adrenal surgery Kidney surgery, including renal collecting system related surgery Ureteral surgery, including stone related surgery Bladder surgery, including lymph node dissection related surgery and urinary diversion related surgery Retroperitoneal surgery, including lymph node dissection and mass removal- Urethral surgery, including urethral reconstruction- Penile surgery, including inguinal lymphadenectomy Prostate surgery, including pelvic lymph node dissection Scrotal surgery, including testis, tunica vaginalis, spermatic cord, vas deferens, and epididymis- Vaginal surgery related to urinary tract Endoscopic surgery, including cystoscopy and ureteroscopy Laser surgery, related to urolithiasis and bladder stone, and various genitourinary neoplasm treatment Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job…