UNIV-Open Rank-Focal Therapy Urologist-Department of Urology

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Urology based in scenic Charleston South Carolina is recruiting a Board Eligible / Board Certified fellowship-trained urologist to join our Genitourinary Oncology surgical team. Desirable candidates will have completed a fellowship in Urologic Oncology with an emphasis on focal therapy techniques on various platforms or have experience with various techniques in postgraduate positions. In addition to this clinical focus candidates should have research interests and/or experience with focal therapy as demonstrated by presentation publication or funding.
The MUSC Department of Urology delivers the regions most comprehensive range of Urologic services encompassing every Urologic subspecialty with more than 30000 patient encounters each year. The successful candidate will establish a busy comprehensive practice in office procedural and surgical urology utilizing the full spectrum of technology including cryotherapy IRE/Nano Knife Aquablation brachytherapy HIFU and other platforms for focal therapy. This Urologists practice week will consist of an average of 2-3 days in a MUSC clinic setting 1 to 1.5 days in the operating room and 1 day per week at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The RHJVAMC is a 5-Star facility one of the top 10% of VA facilities nationwide and the 6th fastest growing.
The candidate will have collaborative opportunities at Hollings Cancer Center an NCI-designated Cancer Center as well as MUSCs growing network of regional affiliates in South Carolina. Opportunities exist to participate in established clinical and research programs at all locations as well as room to grow and design new programs. Academic Rank and appointment status will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
MUSC is located in Charleston SC frequently named one of the best places in America to live. More than four million visitors each year experience our 90 miles of pristine coastline and enjoy world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our region boasts a growing economy top ranked schools and year-round outdoor activities. If charming historic vibrant cultural and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing its all here in a beautiful family-friendly community.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001076 COM Urology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Urology based in scenic Charleston South Carolina is recruiting a Board Eligible / Board Certified fellowship-trained urologist to join our Genitourinary Oncology surgical team. Desirable candidates will have completed a fellowship in Urologic Oncology with an emphasis on focal therapy techniques on various platforms or have experience with various techniques in postgraduate positions. In addition to this clinical focus candidates should have research interests and/or experience with focal therapy as demonstrated by presentation publication or funding.

The MUSC Department of Urology delivers the regions most comprehensive range of Urologic services encompassing every Urologic subspecialty with more than 30000 patient encounters each year. The successful candidate will establish a busy comprehensive practice in office procedural and surgical urology utilizing the full spectrum of technology including cryotherapy IRE/Nano Knife Aquablation brachytherapy HIFU and other platforms for focal therapy. This Urologists practice week will consist of an average of 2-3 days in a MUSC clinic setting 1 to 1.5 days in the operating room and 1 day per week at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The RHJVAMC is a 5-Star facility one of the top 10% of VA facilities nationwide and the 6th fastest growing.

The candidate will have collaborative opportunities at Hollings Cancer Center an NCI-designated Cancer Center as well as MUSCs growing network of regional affiliates in South Carolina. Opportunities exist to participate in established clinical and research programs at all locations as well as room to grow and design new programs. Academic Rank and appointment status will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

MUSC is located in Charleston SC frequently named one of the best places in America to live. More than four million visitors each year experience our 90 miles of pristine coastline and enjoy world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our region boasts a growing economy top ranked schools and year-round outdoor activities. If charming historic vibrant cultural and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing its all here in a beautiful family-friendly community.

Minimum Requirements:

MD or Equivalent degree

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects up to 15 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects up to 15 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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