A full-time employed Urologist opportunity is open at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, California — a 209-bed, Joint Commission–accredited acute care hospital that has served the Central Valley since 1917. The practice sits within a well-established multi-specialty group and operates in a market with documented, unmet demand for urology services. The position offers a structured Monday–Friday schedule, access to the da Vinci Xi robotic platform with table motion, and a Stanford Medicine affiliation through the on-site Emanuel Cancer Center — a rare combination for a community hospital setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive base compensation range: $429,995–$645,744, determined by qualifications, experience, and productivity
- Full-time employed position with First Choice Physician Partners — stable, predictable income structure
- Relocation assistance provided
- Malpractice insurance provided (coverage details available upon inquiry)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
Practice Highlights
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with dedicated procedure days built into the week
- 50% inpatient / 50% outpatient clinical split
- 20+ patients per clinic day in a high-volume, established practice
- Call coverage at a 1:5 ratio
- da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform with table motion — one of the most advanced configurations available in community practice
- 8 standard OR rooms plus 1 hybrid OR room on site
- Emanuel Cancer Center with a dedicated HEM-Onc program and formal affiliation with Stanford Medicine — providing subspecialty oncology collaboration and referral infrastructure
- 209-bed acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency services, the only heart attack receiving center between Modesto and Fresno, advanced stroke treatment, orthopedics, and a dedicated center for mothers and newborns
- Medical staff of 300+ physicians across specialties; 1,100-employee organization with full ancillary support
- Joint Commission–accredited facility with over a century of continuous community service in the Central Valley
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree required
- Board eligible or board certified in Urology
- Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain California licensure
- Comfort with the full scope of general urology practice, including robotic-assisted surgery
About the Community
Turlock is a city of more than 70,000 in California's Central Valley, positioned 15 miles south of Modesto and within driving distance of Yosemite National Park, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Sierra Nevada — giving physicians and their families access to world-class outdoor recreation without the cost burden of coastal California. Housing is significantly more affordable than the Bay Area or Los Angeles, with options ranging from ranch-style properties to newer luxury homes, and the city maintains 24 parks alongside a vibrant arts and sports culture. Turlock is home to California State University, Stanislaus, and sixteen K–12 schools, making it a particularly strong fit for physicians relocating with families. The larger Modesto metro area, with a population of 200,000, is just minutes away for additional dining, entertainment, and urban amenities.