UNIV-Clinical Instructor-URPS (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery) Fellow-Department of Urology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Urology is recruiting a Bladder and Pelvic Health Fellow to join their team as a Clinical Instructor. This fellowship focuses on the diagnosis, evaluation, and surgical and non-surgical treatment of female and male pelvic floor conditions, including voiding dysfunction, incontinence, vaginal prolapse, neurogenic bladder, and urinary reconstruction. Upon completion, fellows will be qualified to address the needs of an aging and underserved population in these areas. MUSC's Department of Urology offers a comprehensive range of urologic services. The year-long fellowship provides extensive surgical experience utilizing advanced technology such as robotics and laparoscopy. A typical week involves approximately 3 days in the operating room and 2 days in a MUSC clinic setting. The fellowship duration is 12 months, running from July 1 to June 30.

Requirements

• M.D. or equivalent
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations.
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted.
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in the diagnosis, evaluation, surgical and non-surgical conditions of female and male pelvic floor including voiding dysfunction, incontinence (male and female), vaginal prolapse, neurogenic bladder, and urinary reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis, evaluation, surgical and non-surgical conditions of female and male pelvic floor including voiding dysfunction, incontinence (male and female), vaginal prolapse, neurogenic bladder, and urinary reconstruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level