Urologic Oncologist
3 months ago
Overview The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research, and medical care. With more than 5,500 employees, USA Health's network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group, USA Health Care Authority, and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 601 faculty and physicians, 289 residents and fellows, 165 advanced practitioners, and 1,340 nurses handle some 556,000 physician encounters. The USA Health System delivers 2,400 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 72,000 emergency room visits annually. University Hospital is the region's only Level I trauma center. In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast. The USA Health System is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC. Position Overview The Department of Urology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama has openings for Urology faculty. Duties include patient care and teaching medical students and residents. Candidates should have completed training in an ACGME accredited residency in Urology. The successful candidate will interact with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, dieticians, psychologists, and other professionals dealing with a broad range of urological disorders. Duties involve attending to patients, teaching residents and medical students. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to engage in service activities and have the opportunity to engage in clinical and basic science research if desired. Academic rank is open and will be commensurate with training, experience, and academic productivity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a congenial, diverse, expanding department (the department has applied to the ACGME for an accredited residency program and is pending approval to have residents starting in July 2023) committed to providing its faculty with the opportunity to achieve academic and professional growth while enjoying the climate, affordability, and high quality of life of the central Gulf Coast. Qualifications A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable legally-protected basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr