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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Urologist
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Altoona, PA
- Service Setting : Hospital UPMC Altoona
- Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period : 12 / 1 / 2025 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule : Monday Friday, 8a 5p (1 week per month)
- On-Call Shift Schedule : 24 / 7 during scheduled week
- Call Type : Beeper (30-minute response required)
- Call Ratio : 1 : 1 (during scheduled week)
- Call Volume : 1-4 per night
- Call Response Time : 30 minutes COVERAGE DATES
- 12 / 1 / 2025 Ongoing (1 week per month, Monday 8a Friday 5p)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : Adults only (100%)Patient Volume / Census : 15-25 patients (can really vary) on average each dayAdmissions : Average 0 while on callRounding : Supported by APPs during the dayPhone Consults : YesCase Mix : General UrologyFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Hospital : 380Trauma Level : Level IIIEMR System : EpicOffice Equipment Available : Standard (TBD)Specialty Backup Available : APPs, hospital support staffSupport Staff Available : APPs during the day for rounding and consultsReason for Coverage : Turnover vacancyPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : Yes (Full Privileges)Temporary Privileges Available : Not specifiedCredentialing Timeline : 90 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (mileage, airfare, lodging, parking, rental car, ground transportation)Lodging Cap : $150 / night (no incidentals; Syncx preferred hotel list provided)Rental Car : Mid-size cars (AprNov : $50 / day cap; DecMar : Mid-size 4WD SUVs $75 / day cap) REQUIRED PROCEDURESGeneral Urology procedures (specific list not provided)JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Pennsylvania (will accept candidates needing to obtain a license)Board : Board Certified in UrologyDEA : Active DEA Certification requiredCertifications : ACLSExperience : Minimum 2 years in specialtyOther Qualifications : Comfortable with outpatient clinic + 24 / 7 call coverageDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide outpatient urology clinic coverage (light patient volume)Be available for 24 / 7 call during scheduled week with 30-minute response timeCollaborate with APPs who round and manage consults during the dayDeliver high-quality patient-centered care in both outpatient and inpatient settingsMaintain accurate documentation within Epic EMR system1660297EXPPLAT
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