Urology Physician

The Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital invites applications for a Urologist to join our faculty. The role offers a 4- to 5-day work week with strong in-office and hospital support, including dedicated staff for triage and patient flow.

The position provides opportunities for an academic appointment with Tufts University School of Medicine, plus access to a modern Endourology Suite, robotic equipment, and an integrated health system network in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Physician (MD or DO) or foreign equivalent and board certification in Urology to be fully licensed and credentialed as an attending physician at Tufts Medicine-Lowell General Hospital
• Academic appointment opportunities within Tufts University School of Medicine may be available

Responsibilities

• Join a large, multidisciplinary team in outpatient and operative settings to provide high-quality care
• Deliver specialty and subspecialty urology care to the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities
• Collaborate with Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Oncology and other services to coordinate patient care
• Operate in a state-of-the-art OR with dedicated urology staff and access to MRI-guided biopsies and ESWLs
• Contribute to teaching and clinical research through the Tufts Medicine academic affiliation

Skills

Urology expertise

Board certification in Urology

Education

MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent

Board certification in Urology

Job description

At Tufts Medicine, you’ll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a holistic healthcare experience that’s accessible, empowering and, most of all, human.

Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital and Merrimack Urology Associates are seeking a Urologist to join our faculty. Our practice offers a collegial work group with incredible in-office and hospital-based support for our physicians including: A four- or five-day work week, based on your preference 1:1 administrative support in office, in addition to three nurses for immediate triage needs, allowing our Physicians to operate at the top of their licenses focusing on providing exceptional patient care Hospital support from one daytime PA for pre- and post-operative needs five-days/week, NP four-days/week 2:00P-12:00A, including first call for hospital- and office-based call

Department of Urology Overview:

Integrated Healthcare: Merrimack Urology Associates is a well-established practice located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. After 50-years of independent practice, Merrimack Urology Associates merged with Lowell General Hospital in 2021, which is part of Tuts Medicine Health System with over 700 affiliated doctors and a clinical affiliation with Tufts Medical Center.

Academics:

As part of Tufts Medicine, Lowell General Hospital offers the opportunity to have an academic appointment within Tufts University School of Medicine, with a wide variety of teaching activities available. A new Urology Residency will be starting in 2027 combined with the Tufts Urology Department in Boston where urology residents will be rotating through our clinics and hospitals.

Our Practice:

Merrimack Urology Associates practices nearly all aspects of Urology, including; oncology, endoscopic stone procedures, laparoscopy and robotics, MRI guided prostate biopsies, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, BPH, female urology, and basic pediatric urology.

Collaboration:

Our team currently consists of four full-time physicians, two full-time Nurse Practitioners in the office and a Physician Assistant and Nurse practitioner in the hospital. Our practice serves a large community with a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities:

You will serve as a member of a large and diverse team in outpatient and operative settings, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide cutting-edge and patient-focused care. Community Setting. Provide specialty and subspecialty care to the Greater Lowell area and its surrounding cities and towns, known for their vibrancy, access to cultural, historical and outdoor attractions and close access to Boston. Patient Focus. Our integrated network allows for increased access to care for our patients, with collaborations that extend beyond our four walls, including our association with an excellent Cancer Center running trials in partnership with Dana Farber and other Boston-area Hospitals Teamwork. Multidisciplinary support with Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Oncology and others. Our office includes three nurses, 1:1 support with a medical assistant and individual administrative support for our physicians. State of the art. We perform office-based cystoscopies, TRUS Bx’s, vasectomies and offer in-house ultrasounds performed by certified sonographers. Our only OR is located at Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital’s Main Campus, offering a state-of-the-art Endourology Suite, 2 DaVinci Xi Robots with dual consoles, and dedicated Urology staff with easy access to MRI guided prostate biopsies and ESWLs.

Requirements:

Physician (MD or DO) or foreign equivalent and board certification in Urology to be fully licensed and credentialed as an attending physician at Tufts Medicine-Lowell General Hospital

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $350,000.00 to $400,000.00 annually, with the potential for additional bonus opportunities. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank. At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.