UNIV-Clinical Instructor-Minimally Invasive Oncology Fellow-Department of Urology

Location: Charleston, United States of America

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Urology based in scenic Charleston, South Carolina, is recruiting a Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology Fellow to join our team as a Clinical Instructor to gain a comprehensive experience in genitourinary cancers.

The urologic oncology fellow works closely with the GU Nurse Navigator to help run our weekly multidisciplinary tumor board during which time all new cases are discussed with urologic oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology. Additionally, the fellow works closely with the urology residents at MUSC in the operating room and while on call, acting as junior faculty.

MUSC Department of Urology delivers the region’s most comprehensive range of Urologic services, encompassing every Urologic subspecialty, with more than 30,000 patient encounters each year. As a tertiary care academic medical center, MUSC receives a large volume of complex referral cases from throughout the state of South Carolina and neighboring states. The fellow gains experience with five urologic oncologists and works closely with the overall multidisciplinary team in urologic cancers. Through these multiple providers the fellow will gain expertise in the endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic,vand open approaches to all urologic cancers.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001076 COM Urology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Urology based in scenic Charleston, South Carolina, is recruiting a Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology Fellow to join our team as a Clinical Instructor to gain a comprehensive experience in genitourinary cancers.

The urologic oncology fellow works closely with the GU Nurse Navigator to help run our weekly multidisciplinary tumor board during which time all new cases are discussed with urologic oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology. Additionally, the fellow works closely with the urology residents at MUSC in the operating room and while on call, acting as junior faculty.

MUSC Department of Urology delivers the region’s most comprehensive range of Urologic services, encompassing every Urologic subspecialty, with more than 30,000 patient encounters each year. As a tertiary care academic medical center, MUSC receives a large volume of complex referral cases from throughout the state of South Carolina and neighboring states. The fellow gains experience with five urologic oncologists and works closely with the overall multidisciplinary team in urologic cancers. Through these multiple providers the fellow will gain expertise in the endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, and open approaches to all urologic cancers.

MUSC Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

M.D. or Equivalent

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate