Section Chief of Urology

Section Chief Of Urology

Aptive is seeking a full-time Section Chief of Urology to support a rewarding opportunity with the Mid Atlantic Healthcare Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. This position offers exceptional schedule stability, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to care for America's Veterans within a dedicated outpatient practice environment.

The Section Chief of Urology will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient urologic care to Veterans at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center within the Department of Surgery. The role is well-supported operationally and clinically, with consistent staffing, defined schedules, and mission-aligned leadership. The Section Chief of Urology is directly responsible to the Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff for all clinical and administrative duties and assists in supervising. Overall, this position delivers high-quality, patient-centered urologic services across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical conditions, often involving patients with complex comorbidities, chronic pain, and mental health needs. As the service continues to expand access to urological care, the Section Chief of Urology will meaningfully contribute to program development and continuity of patient services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient urologic care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of urologic conditions.
• Perform operative urologic procedures and manage preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up care in accordance with approved clinical privileges.
• Conduct admission histories and physicals, consultations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and aftercare plans with accurate and timely documentation.
• Deliver patient-centered care to a complex Veteran population, including patients with multiple comorbidities, chronic pain, and mental health conditions.
• Participate in call coverage and provide urologic consult services as directed by the Chief of Surgery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality, and safe patient care.
• Engage in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and compliance with national, VISN, and facility policies and accreditation requirements.
• Contribute to education and training activities, including teaching and supervision of trainees, and participate in research activities as applicable.
• Responsible for and accountable for ensuring the provision of comprehensive urologic services, the care and administrative needs of the urology surgery patient in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and complying with established policies within the Department of Surgery.
• The Section Chief of Urology is directly responsible to the Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff for all clinical and administrative duties and assists in supervising.
• In addition to compliance with national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this health care system, this position encompasses the following responsibilities, in partnership with your Administrative Officer and the support of the section chiefs, and supervisors.
• Attending required staff meetings, communicating up and down the chain of command, and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes.
• Clinical Management, including indirect patient care: open encounters and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, and monitoring of clinic management.
• Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements (system redesigns).

Work Environment & Schedule

• MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
• On-Call Coverage: 5 days per month
• Collaborative support from nursing and administrative personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school or Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate for foreign medical graduates.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited urology residency program leading to board eligibility
• Candidates who completed a non-US residency training program may be considered if they have completed a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
• Eligibility for VA credentialing and privileging through the Professional Standards Board
• Demonstrated competence in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of urologic conditions
• Ability to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient urologic care to a complex patient population
• Proficiency in clinical documentation, consult management, and use of VA electronic health record systems
• Ability to meet VA performance standards related to patient care, professionalism, communication, and systems-based practice

Desired Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in Urology
• Experience practicing in a hospital-based or academic medical center
• Prior experience working with medically complex patients, including those with multiple comorbidities and mental health conditions
• Experience providing call coverage and consultative services in an acute care setting
• Teaching or mentoring experience with residents, medical students, or other trainees
• Participation in quality improvement, patient safety, or process improvement initiatives
• Research experience or interest in clinical research and program development
• 3-5 years of experience working within the VA, federal healthcare system, or similarly regulated environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $350,000-$400,000 salary with regular pay increases and sign-on bonus
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
• Comprehensive total rewards package including:
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Eligibility for performance-based pay and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, as approved
• Opportunity for additional compensation through on-call responsibilities or extended coverage, where applicable

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.