What are the responsibilities and job description for the Section Chief of Urology (Physician) position at Al Rights Reserved?
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupLocation : Fayetteville, North CarolinaPosition : Section Chief of UrologyThis position is in the Veterans Administration (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Healthcare Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville VA Medical Center. The incumbent serves as Section Chief of Urology for the Department of Surgery and functions within an interdisciplinary staff consisting of physicians, technicians, administrative, and clerical staff.Responsibilities : Ensure the provision of comprehensive urologic services, the care and administrative needs of the urology surgery patient in both inpatient and outpatient settings.Responsible for all clinical and administrative duties and assists in supervising.Attend required staff meetings and communicate up and down the chain of command.Clinical Management including indirect patient care : open encounters and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, monitoring of clinic management.Maintain involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity, relevant performance measures, Quality and Patient Safety oversight, as well as process improvements.Supervise all urologists assigned to the Surgical Service.Perform admission history and physicals, preoperative evaluations, orders, progress notes, aftercare plans, and discharge summaries.Show effectiveness in teaching and comply with necessary trainee supervision requirements.Engage in research and development, identifying significant problems and executing research programs.Minimum Requirements : United States Citizenship.Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved school.Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery.Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty training program.Proficiency in spoken and written English.Must be board certified.Preferred Experience : Background in Urology.Physical Requirements : The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction.Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PMVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, paid time off, retirement plans, and malpractice protection.#J-18808-Ljbffr