Physician - Urologist

Veterans Health AdministrationErie, Pennsylvania, PennsylvaniaPosted 2mo agoattending physician

~$600,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 28 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

UrologyMonday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pmFPay transparency

Overview

The package

AI-structured

This is a VA (Veterans Health Administration) Urologist position with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, covering both inpatient and outpatient consultations as well as surgical procedures for adult and geriatric patients. Compensation includes a competitive federal salary with performance bonuses, up to $200,000 in loan repayment through EDRP, and a comprehensive federal benefits package.

$600,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Inpatient and Outpatient · VA Medical Center (Veterans Health Administration) · Both inpatient and outpatient consultations, pre-operative evaluations, and surgical procedures

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Posted pay vs real comps

$590k$600k$603k

Physician-reported range Reported median

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

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $590,000 – $602,500
Structure: salary
Signing bonus: $0
Loan repayment: $200,000
PTO: 11 weeks

$590k$600k$603k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 28 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Source

Government source

Facility & Community

Erie, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

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Facility details

Practice setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
Facility type: VA Medical Center (Veterans Health Administration)
Patient population: Adult and geriatric veterans

Community snapshot

Peer median

$590k

79 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Erie, Pennsylvania

Transparent pay

0/2

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

3.6/5

5 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

+0.2

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

79 SalaryDr Urology reports in national show a $590,000 median.

2 active Urology roles in Pennsylvania, including 1 in Erie, Pennsylvania; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?

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Work Design

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
Shift type: Day
Inpatient / outpatient: Both inpatient and outpatient consultations, pre-operative evaluations, and surgical procedures
Coverage model: No physician employment contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting
Admin burden: Participation in hospital committees, department and hospital in-service programs; compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and information security policies; timely documentation in medical records
FTE: 1
Teaching: No
Research: No

Visa & Eligibility

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

Source & Verification

Source: Government source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 2 wk ago
Last verified: 2 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 72%

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. *This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will close on June 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as they are received.* VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact vhavisn04hredrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized 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 Duties and responsibilities included but are not limited to: Responsibilities include being able to admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat (surgically or medically) and provide consultation for illnesses and injuries of the reproductive and genitourinary system and their contiguous structures. Responsible for providing the patient with risks, benefits and alternative treatments and securing the informed consent of the patient/family needed before conducting invasive procedures. Evaluates the patient to assess any changes in the physical status, lab values and vital signs of the patient prior to surgery. Appropriate notes are written in the patient's medical records, times, dates, and signed. Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations and pre-operative patient and Operating Room evaluations. Participates in various hospital committees, department and hospital in-service programs and acquire CME's as required. Work effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals treating them with respect and dignity. Familiar with and adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws of this facility. Complies with information security policy and procedures. The Urologists provide patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. The Urologist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The Urologist must demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon age-related factors as specified on the competence assessment checklist. Urologists perform minor and major surgical procedures. They are expected to use the best available procedures and perform them at or above national statistical levels. Responsible for regular postoperative follow-up, patient teaching and wound care upon discharge orders in the chart in a timely manner. 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 examination. 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.

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Physician - Urologist

Overview

The package

Posted pay vs real comps

Compensation

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

Facility & Community

Questions to ask the employer

Work Design

Visa & Eligibility

Source & Verification

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