Urology Physician

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