Chief of Pediatric Urology

Mobile, AL

The Chief of Pediatric Urology will lead a division of pediatric urologists who are supported by dedicated advanced practitioners and nursing staff. The ideal candidate would support the development of clinical care pathways, keeping in trend with changing literature, and do so in a collaborative manner with subspecialists. Responsibilities will include maintaining clinical practice in pediatric urology, supporting education of urology residents and medical students, and providing mentorship to early career faculty. The candidate will have a strong record of clinical and academic leadership. As an academic and education leader they will lead the division in successful resident training, evaluation of learners and promotion as well as mentoring and sponsoring urology residents interested in a career in pediatric urology. The incumbent will be expected to nurture the existing collaborative and inclusive work culture. As a leader within the academic medical center, the division chief is expected to model innovate care through commitment to technical expertise and foster collaborations on a national level.

The Division of Urology provides urology services and consultative care for inpatients at USA Health University Hospital and the USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital and has exciting opportunities to expand services in the local region. The division is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and training of students, residents and other healthcare providers.

Additional responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

· Oversee and guide the division by actively promoting clinical care, research and continuing medical education through programs that maximize exposure of our exceptional care delivery, faculty and expertise.

· Oversee the day-to-day clinical service responsibilities around pediatric urology.

· Teach and mentor medical students, residents and other healthcare providers.

· Recruit and retain high caliber faculty and staff.

· Proactively seek entrepreneurial opportunities for the division.

· A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and patient care environment.

· Administrative duties as assigned.

Job Reference: UP 24640