Urologist

Job Description & Requirements

Start Date: ASAP

Practice general urology in a hybrid community/academic setting with optional involvement at the main VCU campus. Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Urologist to join a practice based primarily at VCU Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Virginia, with the option to spend time in Richmond for resident teaching, complex surgical cases, and multidisciplinary collaboration if desired.

Opportunity Highlights

• Practice primarily at VCU Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Virginia, with optional time in Richmond
• Join Virginia Commonwealth University, ranked a Best National University and Top Public School by U.S. News
• Step into a hybrid community and academic urology practice opportunity
• Practice general urology in a community-based hospital affiliated with VCU
• Access the main VCU campus for resident teaching, complex surgical cases, and multidisciplinary collaboration if desired
• Work at VCU Health CMH, a state‑of‑the‑art facility opened in 2017
• Join the Dorothy A. Pauley Department of Urology, the first named department in VCU history
• Utilize a surgical robot; robotic experience preferred
• Earn private practice income while enjoying academic benefits and retirement plans

Community Information

South Hill, Virginia, offers a relaxed small‑town setting in the state’s south‑central lake country, with easy access to both Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston for weekend recreation. Only 90 minutes away, Richmond, Virginia’s historic capital city, adds the energy of a thriving metro, with historic neighborhoods, acclaimed museums, chef‑driven dining, and year‑round events anchored by the James River.

South Hill

• Excellent Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A+ grades for Cost of Living, Housing, and Health & Safety
• Access to boating, fishing, camping, and lakefront recreation close to home
• Lauded highly for housing, cost of living, and education

Richmond

• A Best Place for Young Professionals in America (Niche)
• Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A+ grades for Amenities, Commute, and Health & Safety
• Convenient access to the mountains, the beach, and Washington, DC

Facility Location

Skyscrapers, antebellum homes and the State Capitol—the old and the new—stand together in graceful compatibility in modern‑day Richmond. A thriving city with a strong sense of history and heritage, filled with tree‑lined streets, quaint brick walkways and intriguing neighborhoods, Richmond offers a warm welcome any time of the year.