Huntington – Find Your Excitement!
About the location: Huntington, WV
Huntington is a vibrant and historical city with its own unique character and opportunities. It is the second largest city by population in the state of West Virginia. It is situated in the western part of the state, with the proximity of to the other states means you can traverse to others in a matter of minutes. Years ago, when it was a booming port city, it was referred to the Jewel City! Some of the largest employers here include the booming hospitals as well as Marshall University, which is considered an R2 research facility – providing significant research opportunities. Many events and festivals take place here throughout the year, from Chili Fest to German Fest, and the savory Rib Fest! Not to mention the year-round arts and music scene, where live music is available every weekend. Come and visit the award-winning rose garden, and afterwards work on your tennis game at the nearby park! From fishing, hiking, kayaking, and camping, there's plenty for you to explore!

Learn more about Huntington, WV here!

Airport information: A short 45 miles away from Huntingon, you'll find the Charleston Yeager Airport which provides multiple daily, non-stop flights to Charlotte, NC, Washingotn, DC, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Orlando, FL, New York, NY, Tampa, FL, and Myrtle Beach, FL! Learn more about this airport here.

About the facility: Hershel "Woody” Williams VA Medical Center
At our facility, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. It is a fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility, providing primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, women's health care, prosthetics, bariatric surgery, pain management, palliative care, and more.

Facility address: 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704

Urologist - Responsibilities
The urologist shall be responsible for providing Urology care, including, but not limited to:

• Clinic and Surgical Care:
  • Provide clinical urology services including surgeries, consultations, cystoscopies and other related urology procedures.
  • Be present on time for any scheduled clinics/surgeries as documented by physical presence in the clinic or operating room at the scheduled start time.
• Specialty Exams:
  • Provide direct patient care including specialty exams such as compensation and pension, agent orange, etc., as it pertains to urological conditions only.
• Medications:
  • Follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.
• Discharge education:
  • Provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all urology clinical or surgical patients.
• Quality Improvement Meetings:
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the VAMC Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.

Urologist - Qualifications

• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Board Certified by the American Board of Urology (ABU)
• BLS, ACLS Certifications required
• Must have a current DEA