Primary Care And Specialty PhysiciansGriffin 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 ResponsibilitiesClinical CareEvaluate and treat conditions such as:Urinary tract infections (UTIs)Kidney stonesOveractive bladder and incontinenceBenign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)Erectile dysfunctionHematuria (blood in urine)Pelvic floor disordersManage chronic urologic conditions through follow-up careProcedures (Office-Based)Perform minor procedures such as:CystoscopyVasectomy (in some practices)Catheter placement and managementProstate exams and biopsies (depending on setup)Urodynamic testingDiagnosticsOrder and interpret tests:Urinalysis and urine culturesUltrasound, CT scans (review results)PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testingBladder function studiesPatient EducationCounsel patients on:Lifestyle modificationsPreventive urologic healthTreatment options and medicationsCollaborationCoordinate care with:Primary care physiciansGynecologists (for female pelvic conditions)Oncologists (if cancer is suspected)Surgeons for cases needing operative careWork SettingOutpatient clinic or private practiceAmbulatory care centerMinimal hospital rounding (varies by employer)Typical ScheduleRegular business hours (e.g., Monday–Friday)Limited on-call duties (often light or none in outpatient-focused roles)QualificationsMD or DO degreeResidency training in UrologyBoard certified or board eligible in UrologyState medical licenseSkills & CompetenciesStrong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skillsCommunication and patient counselingProficiency in office-based urologic proceduresAbility to manage both male and female urologic conditionsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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