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Roanoke, Virginia

Academic Urologist Opportunity Carilion Clinic | Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Roanoke, Virginia

UrologyFull-Time

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Robotic Surgery

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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6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$440k-545k
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$750k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Urology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 286 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
CME Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403b
457b
Disability