Urology Opportunity | Independent Community Hospital | Southeastern NC | 7 Days/Month Call

Opportunity Criteria:
Specialty: Urologist
Candidate Type: MD, DO
Visas Accepted: No J1 or H1
Employment Type: Full-Time
Bonus Offered: Sign-On Bonus, Relocation, Possible Loan Repayment

Position Overview:

Sampson Regional Medical Center, an independent community hospital, seeks a B/C or B/E Urologist to join its growing, hospital-owned practice in Clinton, NC. This practice is conveniently located directly across from the hospital, offering seamless access to inpatient and outpatient services. This is a great opportunity to practice broad-based urology in a welcoming, collegial environment with the autonomy and support of a well-established community hospital.

• Schedule:
  • Clinic hours: Monday–Thursday, 8am–5pm; Friday, 8am–12pm
  • Call Schedule: 7 days a month including 1 required weekend (shared 1:4 rotation)
  • OR Block: Flexible, based on volume and case mix
  • Practice Type: Solo practice; hospital-employed position within an independently operated community hospital
    
    
• Practice Details:
  • Case Mix: General urology, kidney stones, bladder and kidney tumors, incontinence, urinary infections, and prostate care
  • Referral Base: Strong regional demand with referrals from multiple counties and hospital-employed primary care providers
  • Clinic: Newly remodeled space located adjacent to Sampson Regional Medical Center
  • Team & Support: Dedicated nurse and receptionist; potential for an APP as the practice continues to grow
    
    
• Facilities & Technology:
  • Equipment: No robotics; full suite of general urology instruments and procedural capabilities
  • Diagnostics: Access to hospital-owned Outpatient Diagnostics Center with advanced imaging
  • Support: Strong collaboration with surgery and hospitalist teams known for excellent leadership and patient care

• Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and loan repayment options
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage (with tail)
    • 403(b) with match and 457(b) plan
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Disability and life insurance
• Direct, transparent contract discussions with hospital leadership (CEO/CMO)

Set in rural North Carolina, Sampson Regional Medical Center proudly serves the citizens of Sampson County and surrounding communities.

Located in Clinton, NC, Sampson Regional Medical Center (SampsonRMC) has served its community since 1950 and is now one of only a handful of independent, community-based hospitals remaining in North Carolina. The healthcare facility serves as an academic training center for medical students, interns, and residents.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, the system offers a range of medical services including acute care, outpatient surgery, emergency and critical care, women’s health, and children’s services. Specialties include general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics & gynecology, and urology. The system provides valuable outpatient services such as physical therapy and diagnostic imaging in state-of-the-art centers and a network of physician practices, including primary care, women’s health, general surgery, and pain management.

Community Information
Clinton, located in Sampson County—North Carolina’s second-largest county by land area—is a welcoming community of over 58,000 residents. The area offers the best of small-town living with the convenience of nearby urban amenities.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Welcoming Community: Historic neighborhoods, boutique shops, and locally owned restaurants featured on North Carolina’s Tar Heel Traveler.

• Vibrant Lifestyle: Downtown hosts live concerts, festivals, races, and holiday celebrations the whole family will enjoy.

• Arts & Culture: Museums, libraries, an active arts council, and preserved waterways enrich the community.

• Outdoor Living: Fresh air, open countryside, and easy access to nature for a more relaxed pace of life.

• Family-Friendly: Public and private school options with smaller class sizes designed to support student growth.

Clinton is a place where providers and families can build lasting relationships while enjoying southeastern North Carolina’s beauty, culture, and laid-back lifestyle.

FIND YOUR FOREVER HOME WITH US -- Shawn Howerton, M.D.

Our mission is to provide quality patient care in Sampson County and surrounding communities by providing hospital and community-based services that preserve and restore health, provide comfort, and maintain dignity for all who seek our care.

With over 600 employees, we understand how important it is to find quality employees who fit our team - because we are family.

We are a rural health system serving a diverse population of over 58,000 in Sampson County alone. Our health system encompasses inpatient and outpatient settings, offering acute and emergent care and specialty services close to home for our patients.

Serving our community with the heart our patients deserve is what we are most proud of. If you have the heart our patients deserve, we would love for you to make SampsonRMC your home away from home.