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

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