Adult Reconstructive Urologist, Duke Health

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

CME allowance

Tuition assistance for dependents

Retirement plan

Job summary

Duke Health's Department of Urology is seeking an Adult Reconstructive Urologist to join its growing clinical and academic practice. The role focuses on evaluating and treating complex adult reconstructive urologic conditions, with opportunities for clinical research and education across Duke Health.

The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in reconstructive urology with expertise in urethral reconstruction, urinary diversion, prosthetic urology, and pelvic reconstruction.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in reconstructive urology.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Urology.
• Experience with complex reconstructive procedures (urethral reconstruction, urinary diversion, prosthetic urology, pelvic reconstruction).
• Commitment to academic collaboration and resident/medical student education.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care focused on adult reconstructive urology, with some general urology.
• Perform high-volume outpatient reconstructive procedures in ASC and complex open/robotic surgeries in OR.
• Coordinate perioperative care and longitudinal follow-up.
• Engage in research, quality improvement, and education at divisional/departmental levels.
• Participate in call schedule and clinical coverage at Duke-affiliated sites.

Skills

Reconstructive urology expertise

Robotic and open reconstructive skills

Clinical research leadership

Resident and fellow education

Education

MD/DO with Urology residency and Reconstructive Urology fellowship

Tools

Robotic surgical systems

Endoscopic/urologic instrumentation

Job description

Duke Health's Department of Urology is seeking an Adult Reconstructive Urologist to join its growing clinical and academic practice. This position will focus on the evaluation and treatment of complex adult reconstructive urologic conditions, with opportunities to contribute to clinical research, resident and fellow education, and departmental initiatives. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive reconstructive urologic care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of faculty and healthcare professionals across Duke Health.

The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in reconstructive urology and demonstrated expertise in complex reconstructive procedures, including urethral reconstruction, urinary diversion, prosthetic urology, and pelvic reconstruction. Candidates should have a strong commitment to clinical excellence, academic collaboration, surgical education, and the continued development of the Reconstructive Urology Division.

Key Responsibilities:

The position will consist of approximately 90% clinical effort and 10% research, administrative, and educational effort.

Clinical Responsibilities (90%)

• Provide comprehensive clinical care with a primary focus on adult reconstructive urology, including a component of general urologic surgery as needed.

• Perform high-volume outpatient reconstructive procedures in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), including urethroplasty, artificial urinary sphincter placement, male sling procedures, Peyronie's disease repair, prosthetic surgery, and fistula repair.

• Perform complex open and robotic reconstructive procedures in the main operating room, including bladder augmentation, urinary diversion and revision, ureteral reconstruction, complex urethroplasty, urethrectomy, trauma reconstruction, rectourethral fistula repair, and pelvic exenteration.

• Evaluate new and established patients in the outpatient clinic, manage perioperative care, perform office-based procedures such as cystoscopy, urodynamics, and injections, and coordinate longitudinal patient follow-up.

• Participate in the Duke Urology faculty call schedule, including equitable distribution of weekend and holiday coverage as assigned.

• Serve as a reconstructive urology consultant to other faculty members, providing clinical guidance and support in the management of complex reconstructive and trauma cases.

• Collaborate with the Urology Clinic Director to optimize the financial and operational performance of the practice.

• Provide clinical coverage at additional Duke-affiliated sites as services expand, as needed.

• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned by departmental leadership.

Research, Administrative, and Educational Responsibilities (10%)

• Lead and participate in clinical outcomes research and quality improvement initiatives related to reconstructive urology.

• Collaborate with faculty on clinical trials and translational research projects.

• Mentor residents and fellows in clinical research activities and scholarly projects.

• Participate in divisional and departmental meetings, with an expectation of attending at least 75% of scheduled meetings.

• Assist with clinical protocol development, workflow optimization, and departmental compliance initiatives.

• Serve on departmental and institutional committees as assigned.

• Participate in surgical training and education for the Reconstructive Urology Fellowship and Urology Residency Program.

• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives within the residency program.

• Participate in fellow, resident, and medical student education in the clinical, operative, and research settings.

• Attend at least 75% of Urology educational conferences, including Grand Rounds.

Academic and Professional Development

• Maintain regular communication with the Reconstructive Urology Division Chief or designee to review clinical and professional development. Meetings will occur twice monthly during the first year and quarterly thereafter.

• Participate in regular meetings with Urology Vice Chairs and division chiefs, at least twice annually, to discuss practice management, resident education, and research initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with departmental leadership to support the continued growth and development of the Reconstructive Urology Division.

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited Urology residency and fellowship training in Reconstructive Urology.

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Urology.

• Demonstrated expertise in complex adult reconstructive urologic surgery.

• Experience with open and robotic reconstructive procedures, including urethral reconstruction, urinary diversion, ureteral reconstruction, and prosthetic urology.

• Experience in clinical outcomes research, clinical trials, and quality improvement initiatives preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to resident, fellow, and medical student education and mentorship.

• Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary academic medical center and contribute to the clinical, educational, and research missions of the department.

Additional Position Information:

• The anticipated clinical schedule includes approximately two days per week in the Ambulatory Surgery Center, one day per week in the main operating room, and one to two days per week in the outpatient clinic.

• Clinic space and nursing support will be provided in accordance with divisional standards.

• Clinical coverage and assignments at additional Duke-affiliated locations may be required as services expand.

• Call and holiday assignments will be determined annually based on faculty rank, seniority, and departmental needs.

Duke Health offers a robust compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity and academic excellence. Salary and faculty title will be commensurate with training, experience, and the focus of the role. Faculty members enjoy Duke benefits including retirement planning, health insurance, CME, relocation, and college tuition assistance for dependent children.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

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