Section Chief of Urology

Aptive•Fayetteville, NC

2d•$350,000 - $400,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aptive is seeking a full-time Section Chief of Urology to support a rewarding opportunity with the Mid Atlantic Healthcare Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. This position offers exceptional schedule stability, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to care for America’s Veterans within a dedicated outpatient practice environment. The Section Chief of Urology will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient urologic care to Veterans at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center within the Department of Surgery. The role is well-supported operationally and clinically, with consistent staffing, defined schedules, and mission-aligned leadership. The Section Chief of Urology is directly responsible to the Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff for all clinical and administrative duties and assists in supervising. Overall, this position delivers high-quality, patient-centered urologic services across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical conditions, often involving patients with complex comorbidities, chronic pain, and mental health needs. As the service continues to expand access to urological care, the Section Chief of Urology will meaningfully contribute to program development and continuity of patient services.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school or Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate for foreign medical graduates.
Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited urology residency program leading to board eligibility
Candidates who completed a non-US residency training program may be considered if they have completed a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d) and 7407(d).
Eligibility for VA credentialing and privileging through the Professional Standards Board
Demonstrated competence in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of urologic conditions
Ability to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient urologic care to a complex patient population
Proficiency in clinical documentation, consult management, and use of VA electronic health record systems
Ability to meet VA performance standards related to patient care, professionalism, communication, and systems-based practice

Nice To Haves

Board certification or board eligibility in Urology
Experience practicing in a hospital-based or academic medical center
Prior experience working with medically complex patients, including those with multiple comorbidities and mental health conditions
Experience providing call coverage and consultative services in an acute care setting
Teaching or mentoring experience with residents, medical students, or other trainees
Participation in quality improvement, patient safety, or process improvement initiatives
Research experience or interest in clinical research and program development
3-5 years of experience working within the VA, federal healthcare system, or similarly regulated environment

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient urologic care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of urologic conditions.
Perform operative urologic procedures and manage preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up care in accordance with approved clinical privileges.
Conduct admission histories and physicals, consultations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and aftercare plans with accurate and timely documentation.
Deliver patient-centered care to a complex Veteran population, including patients with multiple comorbidities, chronic pain, and mental health conditions.
Participate in call coverage and provide urologic consult services as directed by the Chief of Surgery.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality, and safe patient care.
Engage in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and compliance with national, VISN, and facility policies and accreditation requirements.
Contribute to education and training activities, including teaching and supervision of trainees, and participate in research activities as applicable.
Responsible for and accountable for ensuring the provision of comprehensive urologic services, the care and administrative needs of the urology surgery patient in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and complying with established policies within the Department of Surgery.
The Section Chief of Urology is directly responsible to the Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff for all clinical and administrative duties and assists in supervising.
In addition to compliance with national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this health care system, this position encompasses the following responsibilities, in partnership with your Administrative Officer and the support of the section chiefs, and supervisors.
Attending required staff meetings, communicating up and down the chain of command, and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes.
Clinical Management, including indirect patient care: open encounters and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, and monitoring of clinic management.
Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements (system redesigns).

Benefits

$350,000-$400,000 salary with regular pay increases and sign-on bonus
Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Eligibility for performance-based pay and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, as approved
Opportunity for additional compensation through on-call responsibilities or extended coverage, where applicable