Urology Opportunity with Academic Program in Pennsylvania

AOIA; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation time

Generous CME time

Excellent benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

AOIA in Scranton, PA, is expanding its academically affiliated urology program and seeks a general urologist to support subspecialty interests. The position offers a nice work/life balance and a patient‑centered approach to care.

The department features robotic capabilities, high‑powered lasers, and a full Epic EMR. URPS fellowship trained candidates are especially encouraged, with teaching opportunities for students and residents.

Qualifications

• MD/DO trained urologist with board certification or eligibility.
• URPS fellowship training is desirable; subspecialty interests supported in general urology.
• Experience with robotic surgery and laser technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general urology care with opportunities for subspecialty interests.
• Teach medical students and residents when available.
• Engage in robotic procedures and ambulatory laser therapies.
• Collaborate with APPs and maintain Epic EMR documentation.

Skills

Robotic surgery

Epic EMR

Resident teaching

Laser technology

Education

MD/DO

Urology residency

Board-certified/eligible in Urology

Tools

Ambient Dictation

Rezum (office/OR)

Robotics (da Vinci)

Job description

An expanding, academically affiliated medical center in northeast Pennsylvania is excited to welcome an additional urologist to their growing program. The incoming physician will join a health care system that provides services to nearly 3 million people. The program is excited to welcome an additional generalist, but subspecialty interests can be supported in the context of a general urology position. An incoming URPS-fellowship trained urologist would have an especially robust practice. This is an ideal opportunity for a urologist seeking a nice work/life balance with a focus on providing excellent patient care.

Hospital Highlights

• Brand new clinic and ASC (opened 2022) designed with efficiencies to specifically support urology
• Hospital offers more than 30 medical residency programs, including a fully accredited urology residency
• Supports Level II trauma center, 291-bed facility

Position Highlights

• Urology department consists of over 20 general and subspecialized urologists
• Resident involvement (help with call coverage, ability to teach)
• Full range of robotic abilities at hospital, high-powered lasers (and any laser technology available), ability to do transperitoneal biopsies, robotic aquablation, Rezum in the office or OR, all clinics have Ambient Dictation.
• Subspecialties can be supported in the context of a general urology position. URPS or those with clinical interests in female urology would be especially exciting to this location
• Extremely non-burdensome call schedule of 1:10 weekends; 1 night every other week. APPs assist with daily inpatient consults
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, vacation time, and generous paid CME time
• Teaching of medical students and residents (not required)
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
• Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists, and professional opportunities for mentorship, growth, and advancement

Area Highlights

Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) is a great place to live, with safe neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living and access to recreational activities. NEPA is close to New York City and Philadelphia, giving you access to major cities in just two hours. Overall, the community is ideal for living a stress-free, healthy lifestyle. More importantly, NEPA is a place where you can make a difference.

Education: MD/DO

Type: Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

State: PA

City: Scranton

Internal number: 3641