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Full-Time Urologists for a Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

Better Health for All

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public healthcare system, is seeking full-time BC/BE Urologists, to join our dynamic team at Regional Medical Center and O’Connor Hospital.

We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our diverse community in one of the best places to live in the United States.

About Our Organization

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County. SCVH comprises four hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 731-bed central hospital), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358 licensed beds), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 licensed beds) and Regional Medical Center (RMC - 258 licensed beds). In addition, SCVH includes a network of primary care clinics comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, dental services, primary care behavioral health services, and a broad range of specialty services in our Valley Specialty Center.

Regional Medical Center, the newest addition to the Health Care system, is a level 2 trauma center, STEMI receiving center and Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center. In addition to the busy inpatient services there is an outpatient clinic and surgery center located on the campus to facilitate an efficient elective practice for our Urology team.

O’Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 and joined Santa Clara Valley Healthcare in 2019 and is a STEMI receiving center, a primary Stroke Center, is recognized as a Center for Excellence in Robotic Surgery, and has busy surgical and inpatient services. In addition, the campus has an advanced wound care center, outpatient specialty clinics, and an infusion center.

Providers in our health system use an integrated electronic health record (Epic), which brings together systemwide patient information. The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) recognized SCVMC for achieving its highest level of success (Stage 7), based on our continuous innovation and optimization of our inpatient and outpatient EHR.

About the Community

SCVH is located in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering a diverse choice of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle opportunities. Our physicians live in a range of communities, including urban (e.g., San Francisco), university (e.g., Palo Alto), high tech (e.g., many cities of Silicon Valley), mountain (e.g., Los Gatos), beach (e.g. Santa Cruz), and rural/agricultural (e.g., Morgan Hill and Gilroy). Situated in one of the most desirable regions of the country – only 45 minutes from the Monterey Bay and three hours from the Sierra Nevada – our physicians enjoy a very high quality of life.

About the Division of Urology

SCVH has 7 full time Urologists providing inpatient and outpatient services for our hospital system. Physicians who join our team will find a very collegial environment, with robust specialty and ancillary support, and an integrated electronic health record. SCVH has both Level 1 and level 2 Trauma Centers within our health care system that are supported by the Urology division. We serve the diverse population of Santa Clara County with a focus on equity and inclusion.

About the Position

We are looking for BC/BE Urologists with excellent training in general Urology who is interested in providing both outpatient and inpatient Urology care. The preferred candidate will be flexible and eager to practice evidence-based patient care for our vulnerable population at Regional Medical Center and O’Connor Hospital. Experience with trauma is necessary. Robotic Surgery on the da Vinci Xi platform is available at O’Connor Hospital. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about continuing to grow our practice and advance the clinical expertise that our Urology group offers.

About Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; a generous comprehensive benefit package (including 54 days of leave per year; 5 CME days; comprehensive, medical, dental, and vision coverage; long term disability insurance; AD&D insurance; life insurance; and retirement plans); paid malpractice (with tail coverage); and possible relocation reimbursement (pre-approval required).

SCVH employees may be eligible for federal loan repayment assistance. For information regarding the National Health Service Corp (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program and other related programs, please visit www.nhsc.hrsa.gov and www.phcdocs.org/Programs/CalMedForce.

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at MD.Recruitment@hhs.sccgov.org.

The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its rich diversity of cultures. SCVH seeks candidates whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious belief, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or preference, pregnancy, marital status, disability, medical condition, political belief, veterans’ status, organizational affiliation or association with any individual in any of these groups. SCVH is committed to inclusion for all of its patients, employees, and community.

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