Description

Our organization is situated in Clarksburg, West Virginia, catering to a veteran community of around 70,000 individuals across north central West Virginia and neighboring counties in Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We provide a range of inpatient services, including acute medical care, surgical procedures, acute psychiatric treatment, and specialized rehabilitation programs for substance abuse and PTSD, along with nursing home services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct urology consultations for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess and manage urology emergencies in various settings, including the Emergency Department, outpatient clinic, inpatient wards, ICU, and operating room.
• Deliver comprehensive professional services encompassing a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient urology procedures.
• Enhance patient access to medical services by suggesting suitable referrals to other healthcare professionals, adhering to relevant policies and regulations.
• Admit, evaluate, and treat surgical or medical patients presenting with conditions affecting the genitourinary system.
• Monitor patients to identify any changes in physical condition, lab results, and vital signs prior to surgical interventions, ensuring accurate documentation in medical records.
• Perform both minor and major surgical procedures as required.
• Inform patients and their families about the risks, benefits, and alternative treatment options, securing informed consent before any invasive procedures.
• Conduct regular postoperative follow-ups, provide patient education, and manage wound care upon discharge in a timely manner.
• Execute emergency surgical procedures as necessary.
• Complete all required electronic clinical documentation and daily charting promptly.
• Engage in surgical quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus available.
• Education Debt Reduction Program: Eligible for student loan repayment assistance through the EDRP, subject to specific eligibility criteria. Applications must be submitted within four months of appointment, with potential awards up to $200,000 over one to five years.
• Salary: Competitive compensation ranging from $300,000 to $400,000, along with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increments.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days of paid leave annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a potential 5-day paid absence for continuing medical education (CME).
• Retirement: Access to a traditional federal pension after five years of service and a federal 401K plan with contributions of up to 5% from the organization.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options, many of which can extend into retirement.
• Licensure: Must possess one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME: Potential reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education, applicable for full-time staff with board certification.
• Malpractice Coverage: Liability protection provided at no cost, including tail coverage.
• Contract: No employment contract required, with minimal restrictions on additional work opportunities.

Work Schedule: The standard work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, though this may vary based on the Medical Center's needs. On-call duties may be required.

Contract Buy Out Program: This role may qualify for the Physician/Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which allows for the buyout of service contracts in exchange for employment at designated rural or highly rural facilities for a minimum of four years. For further details and eligibility criteria, please consult the CBOP Manager.