Pediatric Urologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Urologist

Our organization is on the lookout for a fellowship-trained Pediatric Urologist to become a part of our expanding pediatric surgical team. This is a remarkable chance to engage in the full spectrum of pediatric urology at the region's sole Children's Hospital, all within a supportive, multidisciplinary academic setting.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric urologic care, which includes office-based procedures and surgical interventions at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital. This position provides a well-rounded clinical practice, enhanced by academic resources, collaborative colleagues, and robust support from advanced practice providers.

Position Highlights

• Full-time faculty role within an academic medical institution
• Combination of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties
• Opportunity to perform procedures in both outpatient settings and the Children's Hospital
• Join a cooperative team consisting of:
  • 1 pediatric urologist
  • 1.5 dedicated pediatric advanced practice providers
• Access to a well-established referral network throughout the Capital Region and beyond

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide array of pediatric urologic conditions
• Provide care in outpatient clinics, inpatient consult services, and the operating room
• Conduct in-office procedures as well as hospital-based surgical operations
• Work closely with pediatric surgery, pediatrics, anesthesia, nursing, and advanced practice colleagues
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care models
• Participate in teaching activities aligned with academic practice, as appropriate

Department Details

• Excellent clinical facilities with convenient patient access and complimentary parking
• Located next to an outpatient surgery center within the same building
• In-office ultrasound, fluoro-urodynamics, cystoscopy, and laboratory technician support
• Outstanding urology residency program featuring fellowship-trained faculty across all urologic subspecialties, with three residents per year and highly accomplished graduates
• Frequent student interactions, with rotations highly regarded by students
• Numerous opportunities for clinical and basic research, supported by three in-house clinical research staff to assist with the IRB process and participant interactions
• Support for student and resident research rotations

Qualifications

• MD/DO (or equivalent) with board certification or eligibility in Urology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited urology residency
• Fellowship training in pediatric urology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York State
• Academic rank is flexible (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) and will be determined based on experience and qualifications
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Dedication to teaching, mentoring, and advancing the field of pediatric urology

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a highly competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $325,000 to $500,000, depending on academic rank, with additional incentive bonuses available
• Call responsibilities of 1 in 10 to 1 in 15 at a single physical location
• Generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Retirement plan plus a 403(b)
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated time for CME activities
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support

About the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital

This facility is a children's hospital within a larger academic health system, serving as the only Children's Hospital for 80 counties in upstate New York and catering to families in southwest Vermont and Western Massachusetts. Faculty and staff have the opportunity to collaborate in diverse, interdisciplinary teams and educate learners at various levels.

About Our Organization

We are a cornerstone of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region, and we stand as the largest private employer in the area, with over 10,000 employees. Our organization offers excellent career opportunities across a variety of roles in both patient care and administration. We value our staff and provide outstanding employee benefits, including:

• Excellent healthcare coverage with no copay at our providers
• A wide range of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being
• Located in the historic capital city, we offer a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care, housing the region's largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the only children's hospital
• Our downtown campus also provides opportunities at the affiliated medical college

We are part of a health system that includes several hospitals and services, collectively serving over three million people across 25 counties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.