Staff Physician- Urology

Staff Physician- Urology

Detroit, MichiganPosted 17d agoattending physician
~$570,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 13 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

UrologyMonday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM · Participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule

Overview

Location
Detroit, Michigan
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM · Participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule
SalaryDr Signal range
$515k – $650k

13 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgical Care Service · Hospital

Role summary

The Detroit VA Medical Center is hiring a full-time board certified or eligible Staff Physician in Urology to provide comprehensive urologic care including surgical procedures, inpatient and outpatient management, teaching, and participation in call. Benefits include educational debt repayment up to $200,000, competitive salary with bonus, substantial paid time off, federal retirement plans, malpractice coverage, and CME support.

What the posting highlights

  • On-Call and emergency coverage participation required
  • Care setting: Both inpatient management and outpatient clinics
  • Patient population: Veteran patients
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$515k–$650k · $570k median
$499kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$666k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$515k – $650k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
13 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Annual performance bonus
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
7.14 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • 50-55 days paid time off per year
  • Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
  • Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
  • Malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
  • CME reimbursement up to $1,000/year
Physician-reported total comp$515k–$650k · $570k median
$499kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$666k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 13 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgical Care Service
Facility type
Hospital
Patient population
Veteran patients
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Michigan
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgical Care Service

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM
Call burden
Participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule
Shift type
Day shift
Inpatient / outpatient
Both inpatient management and outpatient clinics
Coverage model
On-Call and emergency coverage participation required
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN10HRCCOE@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 The Detroit VA Medical Center is recruiting for a well-trained, energetic Staff Physician- Urology who is board certified or board eligible in Urology. The Urologist works full time for the Surgical Care Service and provides evaluation and treatment of urological conditions. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, growth and development of the VA. The duties consist of but are not limited to the following: Performs urological surgical procedures on patients including related admission, consultation, and work-up, preoperative and postoperative care to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries. Makes preliminary diagnosis; directs, prescribes or provides treatment, arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. Actively participates in Emergency and On-Call schedule. Provides comprehensive urologic care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to patients. Performs some procedures in the Urology clinic such as cystoscopy, prostate biopsies and ESWLs (Electrocorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) on SB in addition to other surgical procedures in the operating room. Management of patients during their inpatient course, using consultants when appropriate and performs inpatient consultations on patients from other services. Conducts outpatient clinics; reviews patients' medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence to management plan and patient observations; modifies management plan as indicated; and instructs and counsels patients as required. Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers. Functions in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients, staff, trainees, and/or seminar participants, etc.) in the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of gynecologic disorders. Refers patients as appropriate; works closely with allied health professionals; and participates in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. 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. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.