Uro Gynecologist (M67771)

Urogynecologist (M67771)

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, VCU Health

VCU Health's Community Memorial Hospital - South Hill, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit

The mission of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department is to provide the highest quality clinical care in both general and specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology to the women of central Virginia.   In addition to the clinical mission, the department has the allied goals of providing undergraduate and graduate medical education in the field and advancing the field through basic and clinical research.

The Department is committed to enhance diversity among its faculty, staff and students.  Finally, Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and to the University Community.

Chief Purpose of this position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking qualified candidates to provide specialty care in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery to patients at VCU Health. The position will include participation in student and resident education as well as participating in the department’s clinical research activities.   

Position Responsibilities

Teaching
The new faculty member will be responsible for actively participating in the department's educational activities, with particular attention to educating students and residents in their core educational objectives in urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders.

Research
The person filling the position is encouraged to initiate clinical research projects. They are expected to participate in and facilitate other department research.

Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental, hospital, and university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field. 

Clinical
The Urogynecology faculty member will see specialty specific patients in clinic, perform diagnostic procedures such as urodynamics, and will have an active surgical practice, which will include minimally invasive and robotic procedures.  The staff member will also participate in the general gynecologic activities of the department as appropriate including nighttime call duties.  

Other
The staff member will participate in department and institutional administrative activities as assigned by the division chief and department chair.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of training in OB/GYN residency program
• Eligible for medical license in Virginia
• Completion of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology equivalent to ACGME and ABOG accredited residency and fellowship programs
• Completion of specialty training in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
• 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

• Completion of an ACGME accredited OB/GYN residency and ABOG or ACGME accredited fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
• Demonstrated talent and experience in teaching and commitment to research and patient care
• BC/BE by the American Board of OB/GYN in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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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.