Academic Urologist Opportunity Carilion Clinic | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Roanoke, Virginia
Listed compensation
$497k-$713k
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Job Description
Job Requirements
Carilion Clinic is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified, fellowship-trained Urologist to join our expanding academic program in Roanoke, Virginia.
This opportunity is ideal for a physician who is passionate about advancing patient care, surgical innovation, medical education, and research within a physician-led, integrated health system. Whether your interests include oncology, robotics, reconstructive urology, endourology, men’s health, or academic scholarship, you will find the infrastructure and collaborative culture necessary to build a meaningful and impactful career.
- Shape Your Practice in a Tertiary Academic Center
- You will practice primarily at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 700+ bed academic and tertiary referral center and Level I Trauma Center serving nearly one million people across Southwest Virginia.
- Clinical Highlights
- Balanced outpatient and operative responsibilities
- High surgical volumes with complex referral cases
- Dedicated block time and experienced OR teams
- Multidisciplinary tumor boards and specialty collaboration
- Established referral base across a large regional footprint
- Advanced Technology & Resources da Vinci Xi and SP robotic platforms da Vinci X robotic system
- Lithotripsy services
- MRI-guided prostate biopsy
- Advanced ultrasound capabilities
Comprehensive Diagnostic and Treatment Resources
- You will join a collegial section of urologists supported by experienced APPs, strong subspecialty collaboration, and an integrated health system designed to support efficiency and quality outcomes.
- Academic Growth & Leadership Potential
- If academic medicine is important to you, this role offers meaningful involvement and growth:
- Active teaching opportunities with residents in Carilion’s 31 ACGME-accredited GME programs
- Direct engagement with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) medical students
- Access to research collaboration through the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
- Opportunities to participate in curriculum development, mentorship, and scholarly activity
- A culture that supports innovation, quality improvement, and clinical research initiatives
- Carilion’s integrated academic model allows you to practice high-level medicine while contributing to education and discovery.
- A System Designed to Support You
- Carilion Clinic is a physician-led, not-for-profit integrated health system with:
- 7 hospitals and 220+ practice locations
- 770+ physicians across 85+ specialties
- A fully integrated EPIC electronic medical record system
- Seamless access to subspecialty consultation
- A mission-driven culture built on collaboration and innovation
- Roanoke, Virginia — Exceptional Quality of Life
- Roanoke offers the best of academic medicine without the congestion of larger metro areas. The Roanoke Valley (population 300,000) consistently ranks among the “Best Places to Live” and offers:
- Exceptional public and private schools
- Affordable real estate and low cost of living
- Immediate access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, and Smith Mountain Lake
- Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural experiences
- Easy interstate access to major metropolitan areas and Atlantic beaches
- This is an opportunity to build a fulfilling academic career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Benefits
The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. You are eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary.
- Min 497,000
- Max 713,000
Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary. In addition, comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.
- Sign on bonus
- CME Allowance
- Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 403b, 457b, Disability
- Student loan repayment
- Employer Funded Pension Plan
- Relocation
- Malpractice
Key Responsibilities
The urologist will provide high-quality clinical care, including complex surgical procedures and outpatient services at a tertiary academic center. Additionally, the role involves active participation in medical education, research initiatives, and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Urology and possess fellowship training. The role requires a commitment to academic scholarship, surgical innovation, and collaborative patient care within an integrated health system.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$605k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $598k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Carilion Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 90 active listings.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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