Urologist (M67754)

Urologist (M67754)

VCU Health - Community Memorial Hospital - South Hill, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Division of Urology within the VCU Department of Surgery is the pursuit of excellence in all three areas of an academic surgical practice: teaching, research, and patient care.  The Division of Urology is dedicated to the pursuit of diversity in all aspects of our division, including faculty, residents, and staff.  

Chief Purpose of the Position: The Department of Surgery, Division of Urology is recruiting for an open rank, term, non-tenured track faculty position in the area of urology. The candidate will primarily provide clinical services at the CMH Campus located in South Hill, VA, to include clinic, operative services, and call coverage.  

Teaching 
The faculty member is expected to conduct resident grand rounds 1-2 times per year and attend via zoom 60% of the time.

Research
The faculty member is expected to participate in clinical trials as available.

Service
The faculty member is expected to serve on departmental and/or health system committees as necessary.

Clinical
The faculty member is expected to build and maintain a busy, patient centered clinical practice. This includes both inpatient and outpatient management of all general urological diagnoses and operative procedures.   

Required Qualifications: 

• Graduation from ACGME accredited residency  
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Urology
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Experience in quality and education

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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is dedicated to being the leader in health services for the south-central region of Virginia and portions of northern North Carolina. We offer quality, state-of-the-art healthcare in a convenient, friendly setting, a fact that is born out by our high patient satisfaction scores.

VCU Health CMH is a state of the art facility, opened in 2017, which includes the opening of a labor and delivery unit.  CMH also provides a wide array of in-patient services, including acute care and long-term care along with many outpatient programs such as home health, hospice and many others. Since our inception, we have grown to be one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 800 employees, 200+ volunteers and 85 physicians, representing 30 medical specialties, on staff.

The new 166,700 square foot technologically-advanced facility features 70 private patient rooms and baths, including 10 intensive-coronary care rooms, four LDRP’s (single room obstetrical care) and bariatric rooms that are specially equipped with ceiling mounted lifts to ensure patient and staff safety.

The facility includes three operating room suites, a cesarean section suite, and a 16 bay emergency department.

The hospital has a permanent cardiac catheterization lab to provide the most advanced cardiac care in the region and a full complement of diagnostic services including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, cardiac, vascular and pulmonary studies.  With the new hospital, obstetrics also return to the region.

VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

South Hill, Virginia, is a small town located in the southern part of the state, close to both Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake. With more than 1,000 feet of combined shoreline, these lakes provide residents with ample opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports, camping, hiking, and cycling. South Hill has a population of 4,000 residents and is known for its scenic landscapes and small-town charm. But don’t let its size fool you—the area is home to multiple golf courses, parks, and museums, as well as the Colonial Center for the Performing Arts, one of the few remaining vaudeville theaters in America. The town also hosts weekly farmers markets and the Southern Virginia Makers Market. This tight-knit town offers its residents a low cost of living, beautiful views, and true community.