The VA Caribbean Healthcare System is actively seeking three board-certified/eligible Urologists to join our dedicated team caring for Veterans across San Juan, Ponce (Full-Time), and Mayagüez (Part-Time).

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care, want to make a meaningful impact, and are drawn to the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Puerto Rico—this is your opportunity!

Why Join the VA Caribbean Healthcare System?

• Mission-Driven Work: Provide life-changing care to the brave men and women who served our country.
• Team-Based Culture: Work alongside a skilled interdisciplinary team, including three Urology NPs, surgical nurses, techs, and two rotating Urology residents.
• Supportive Structure: Enjoy a stable, well-supported work environment with 4 outpatient clinic days and 1 OR day weekly.
• Light Call Schedule: On-call only every 6–7 weeks, with resident support—ensuring your time is respected.
• Flexible Schedules: Standard Mon–Fri (7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) with options for compressed schedules.

What We Offer You: VA Total Rewards

• Competitive Federal Salary + Annual Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (26 annual, 13 sick, 11 holidays, potential 5-day CME leave)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – up to $200K (eligibility required)
• Recruitment & Retention Incentives
• Relocation Assistance (where applicable)
• Malpractice Coverage with Tail Protection
• Federal Retirement Benefits: Pension + 401(k) with up to 5% VA match
• CME Allowance: Up to $1,000/year (board-certified full-time physicians)
• Licensure Flexibility: 1 unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

Who We’re Looking For

• Board-certified or board-eligible Urologists (all levels of experience welcome)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; required for some roles
• A commitment to team-based care and excellence in service to Veterans
• U.S. Citizenship required (non-citizens considered when qualified U.S. citizens are not available)

Why Puerto Rico?

• Year-Round Tropical Living: Beaches, rainforests (El Yunque), and endless sunshine
• Rich Culture: Historic cities, music, festivals, and renowned cuisine
• U.S. Territory: No passport needed for U.S. citizens
• Tax Incentives: No federal income tax and potential 4% tax exemption for licensed professionals

Locations:

• San Juan VA Medical Center (Full-Time)
• VA Outpatient Clinic in Ponce (Full-Time)
• VA Outpatient Clinic in Mayagüez (Part-Time)

Apply Now or Learn More!

Terrance Anderson, National Healthcare Recruiter
Terrance.Anderson@va.gov
(832) 417-0937

Make a lasting impact on Veterans' lives—and experience life where others vacation. Your next chapter starts here, in Puerto Rico.

Apply today to join one of the most rewarding teams in federal healthcare!

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About VA Caribbean Healthcare System

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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