Urologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Urologist

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Harrisburg, PA

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: Starting ASAP – Ongoing

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Monday 7a – Monday 7a (7-day block)

• Call Type: Beeper

• Call Ratio: Rotating

• Call Response Time: 30 minutes

COVERAGE DATES

• Starting May 19, 2025 – Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (95%), Pediatrics (5%)

• Patient Volume/Census: Average 10 cases per week

• Admissions: No

• Rounding: Required on weekends for inpatients as needed

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: General Urology; Testicular torsion for pediatric cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Office Equipment Available: Standard urology equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: APP/Mid-levels available weekdays 8a – 4:30p

• Support Staff Available: PAs and NPs for initial consults and case prep

• Reason for Coverage: Turnover Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• General Urologic Procedures (emergent as needed)

• Testicular Torsion (pediatric cases)

• Emergency surgical interventions not handled by APPs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania medical license

• Board: Board Certified in Urology

• DEA: Active DEA Certification

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in specialty

• Other Qualifications: Ability to work 7-day call blocks (Monday to Monday)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 24-hour call coverage for urology emergencies across 3 hospitals (within 10-mile radius)

• Respond to consults, emergent surgeries, and APP escalations

• Perform weekend rounding for inpatients as needed

• Collaborate with APPs and hospital staff to manage urology cases

• Ensure accurate documentation in Epic EMR