Urology Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary:
Urology Physicians at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System provide specialized medical care focused on the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, serving Veterans across San Juan, Mayaguez, and Ponce, Puerto Rico. The role offers collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork, opportunities for teaching and professional growth, and comprehensive federal benefits including relocation assistance and education debt reduction. This position promotes a balanced work-life schedule with competitive salaries and incentives, set within the vibrant culture and tropical environment of Puerto Rico.
Discover an Exceptional Career Opportunity: VA Caribbean Healthcare System Seeks Urologist in San Juan, Mayaguez and Ponce, Puerto Rico
Are you a board-certified/eligible Urologist passionate about serving Veterans in a collaborative, high-impact environment? The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (San Juan VA Medical Center) is hiring urologist, including:
This is your chance to advance your career while enjoying Puerto Rico s vibrant culture, tropical beauty, and federal benefits including relocation assistance, education debt reduction, and retention incentives .
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Work : Deliver critical
- Interdisciplinary Teams : Collaborate
- Education & Growth : Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and EDBT (evidence-based therapies) training.
- Work-Life Balance : Predictable schedules with manageable call rotations.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Competitive federal salary + performance incentives
- Generous PTO : 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays
- Student loan repayment & relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Pension + 401K match (up to 5%) + malpractice coverage
Who We re Looking For:
- Board-certified/eligible (all experience levels welcome).
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred (required for some roles).
- Passion for Veteran care and teamwork in a multicultural setting.
Why Puerto Rico?
San Juan , Mayaguez and Ponce offer:
- Island paradise : Beaches, rainforests (El Yunque), and year-round warmth.
- Rich culture : Historic sites, salsa music, and world-famous cuisine.
- U.S. territory : No passport needed for American citizens.
- Tax advantage : No federal income tax for Puerto Rico residents.
- 4% Tax Exemption for professionals !
Email: Please send your resume to
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Join us at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System where your skills make a difference, and your quality of life thrives in paradise!
Fun Facts About San Juan, Puerto Rico:
- Home to El Yunque , the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System
- Old San Juan features 500+ years of history with colorful Spanish colonial architecture
- Renowned for salsa music, bioluminescent bays , and world-famous coffee
- A U.S. territory no passport needed for American citizens!
Your next career adventure awaits in Puerto Rico apply today! ️
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
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.
Keywords:
urology, veteran healthcare, board-certified physician, interdisciplinary teams, federal benefits, Puerto Rico healthcare, medical education, student loan repayment, relocation assistance, clinical care