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Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Surgery - Transplant in Altoona, PA

Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Surgery - Transplant in Altoona, PA

LocumJobsNetworkPittsburgh, US
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Transplant Surgery MD in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601!

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 day
  • Admissions : Average 0 while on call
  • Rounding : Supported by APPs during the day
  • Phone Consults : Yes
  • Case Mix : General Urology

    • FACILITY INFORMATION

  • No. of Beds in Hospital : 380
  • Trauma Level : Level III
  • EMR System : Epic
  • Office Equipment Available : Standard (TBD)
  • Specialty Backup Available : APPs, hospital support staff
  • Support Staff Available : APPs during the day for rounding and consults
  • Reason for Coverage : Turnover vacancy

    • PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

  • Hospital Privileges Required : Yes (Full Privileges)
  • Temporary Privileges Available : Not specified
  • Credentialing Timeline : 90 days

    • COMPENSATION & 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 PROCEDURES
  • General Urology procedures (specific list not provided)

    • JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Licenses : Pennsylvania (will accept candidates needing to obtain a license)
  • Board : Board Certified in Urology
  • DEA : Active DEA Certification required
  • Certifications : ACLS
  • Experience : Minimum 2 years in specialty
  • Other Qualifications : Comfortable with outpatient clinic + 24 / 7 call coverage

    • DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide outpatient urology clinic coverage (light patient volume)
  • Be available for 24 / 7 call during scheduled week with 30-minute response time
  • Collaborate with APPs who round and manage consults during the day
  • Deliver high-quality patient-centered care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
  • Maintain accurate documentation within Epic EMR system

    • 1660297EXPPLAT

    About Adelphi Locums

    Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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