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Physician – Urologist (Stockton)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job for a urologist, a doctor who treats urinary tract and male reproductive conditions, at the VA Northern California Health Care System in Stockton, CA. It is in the Veterans Health Administration and has 1 vacancy. The announcement is open continuous and offers a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment.

1 vacancy

It may close early. Yes. The announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled another way. It has an initial referral cut-off of November 5, 2026, followed by weekly cut-off dates.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, and U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Current federal employees of the hiring agency are also listed as eligible.

What you would do

  • Examine, diagnose and treat conditions of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.
  • Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
  • Perform abdominal, pelvic or retroperitoneal surgeries when necessary.
  • Prescribe medicines and treat lower urinary tract problems.
  • Direct nurses, residents and other staff.
  • Teach and supervise Urology residents.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No general work experience rule is stated. You must have completed residency training in an approved program, and board certification or board eligibility in urology is preferred but not required.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by VA for the year you finished. Foreign medical graduates must attend a school that meets ECFMG requirements.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. Your application, resume, C.V. and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration. Preference-eligible veterans receive preference when qualifications are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date, and note that former EDRP participants cannot apply.
  • Do not send a 2-page resume, because this job does not require one.
  • Confirm your photo ID is REAL ID compliant before onboarding, since non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with an occasional Saturday clinic or weekday extended-hour clinic, subject to change.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or sign-on bonus is authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) reimburses student loan payments, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years, decided by VHA after review. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only in limited cases)
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted as ID after May 7, 2025
  • TB testing and immunization evaluations
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must be able to perform CPR per ACLS/BLS protocols
  • Long periods of standing, walking, sitting, and bending may be required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$350,000 – $375,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Stockton, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSW-13105953-27-KB

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