Urologist - Full Time

Griffin is looking for Primary Care and Specialty Physicians to join our Griffin faculty group. Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 160,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a facility and approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare facilities around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital and incorporate its concepts into their healthcare models.

Joining the Griffin family means you are part of a remarkable team seeking innovative and effective solutions to challenges, providing unparalleled compassion and empathy, and setting the standard for safety and exceptional patient care.

Griffin is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It is the only hospital to be named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years, has been named a "World's Best Hospital" by Newsweek for 5 consecutive years, named by the LOWN institute as the most socially responsible hospital in the state of Connecticut, and received a Five Star safety rating in 2023 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Job Summary

A general outpatient urologist provides evaluation, diagnosis, and non-emergency treatment of urologic conditions affecting men and women. This role focuses on clinic-based care, preventive services, and minor procedures, with limited or no inpatient or surgical responsibilities depending on the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Evaluate and treat conditions such as:
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Kidney stones
• Overactive bladder and incontinence
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Erectile dysfunction
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• Pelvic floor disorders
• Manage chronic urologic conditions through follow-up care

Procedures (Office-Based)

• Perform minor procedures such as:
• Cystoscopy
• Vasectomy (in some practices)
• Catheter placement and management
• Prostate exams and biopsies (depending on setup)
• Urodynamic testing

Diagnostics

• Order and interpret tests:
• Urinalysis and urine cultures
• Ultrasound, CT scans (review results)
• PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing
• Bladder function studies

Patient Education

• Counsel patients on:
• Lifestyle modifications
• Preventive urologic health
• Treatment options and medications

Collaboration

• Coordinate care with:
• Primary care physicians
• Gynecologists (for female pelvic conditions)
• Oncologists (if cancer is suspected)
• Surgeons for cases needing operative care

Work Setting

• Outpatient clinic or private practice
• Ambulatory care center
• Minimal hospital rounding (varies by employer)

Typical Schedule

• Regular business hours (e.g., Monday-Friday)
• Limited on-call duties (often light or none in outpatient-focused roles)

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Residency training in Urology
• Board certified or board eligible in Urology
• State medical license

Skills & Competencies

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Communication and patient counseling
• Proficiency in office-based urologic procedures
• Ability to manage both male and female urologic conditions