Urology Physician

Locums - Pendleton, Oregon Urology Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join the Urology service at Hospital in Pendleton, Oregon, providing hospital and physician clinic coverage beginning in December 2026 for up to 12 months.

The provider will care for clinic patients, perform urologic surgery, and provide 24-hour hospital call Monday through Thursday. Friday is clinic only with no call. The current Urologist is leaving to become a Urology Hospitalist, creating the need for locum coverage.

No Da Vinci or robotic experience is required.

Assignment Details

Start Date: December 2026

Contract Length: Up to 12 months

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• 1-2 weeks per month
• 24-hour call Monday-Thursday
• Friday clinic only with no call
• 1.0 FTE

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday : Surgery & Clinic - shift time: 7am-2pm Surgery / 3pm-5pm Clinic
• Tuesday : Surgery & Clinic - shift time: 7am-2pm Surgery / 3pm-5pm Clinic
• Wednesday : Surgery & Clinic - shift time: 7am-2pm Surgery / 3pm-5pm Clinic
• Thursday : Surgery & Clinic - shift time: 7am-2pm Surgery / 3pm-5pm Clinic
• Friday : Clinic 8am-5pm- no call

Practice Setting:

• Hospital
• Physician clinic
• Trauma Level IV
• No robotics required

Coverage Requirements:

• Clinic patient care
• Urologic surgery
• Hospital admissions
• Hospital emergencies
• 24-hour call Monday-Thursday
• Friday clinic coverage without call
• 1-2 weeks per month

Position Highlights

• December 2026 start
• Up to 12-month assignment
• 1-2 weeks per month
• Monday-Friday schedule
• 24-hour call Monday-Thursday
• Friday clinic only
• Monday surgery and clinic
• Tuesday-Friday clinic
• Hospital and physician clinic setting
• Trauma Level IV
• No Da Vinci required
• No robotic experience required
• Broad range of general Urology procedures
• Meditech and eClinicalWorks EMRs
• Clinic MA support
• Perioperative nursing support
• RN support in clinic
• Oregon license required
• Residency required
• BLS required
• DEA required
• Board Certified highly preferred
• Board Eligible accepted for physicians recently out of residency who will obtain Board Certification within 12 months
• Clean malpractice history highly preferred

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting: Hospital & Physician Clinic

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Attend to outpatient Urology clinic patients
• Perform scheduled Urology surgery
• Provide hospital Urology coverage
• Respond to hospital emergencies
• Manage hospital admissions
• Participate in 24-hour call Monday-Thursday
• Provide Friday clinic coverage without call
• Perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic Urologic procedures
• Coordinate patient care with clinic, perioperative, and hospital teams
• Document patient care using Meditech and eClinicalWorks

Procedures: The current Urologist performs a broad range of procedures. No Da Vinci or robotic procedures are required.

Current Procedure Mix Includes:

• Circumcision / dorsal slit
• Orchiopexy
• Cystoscopy
• Cystoscopy with stent placement
• Cystoscopy with Botox injection
• Cystoscopy with bladder biopsy
• Cystoscopy with intravesical Mitomycin
• UroLift
• Dorsal slit
• Evacuation of clots
• Excision of cyst mass
• Excision of condyloma
• Excision of spermatocele
• Explantation of device
• Hydrocelectomy
• Adult hydrocelectomy
• Hydrodistention of bladder
• Hydrocele repair
• Laser lithotripsy
• Outpatient bladder irrigation
• Operative cystoscopy
• Operative cystoscopy with Botox
• Prostate biopsy
• Operative prostate biopsy
• Orchiopexy, pediatric
• Injection procedures
• Penile biopsy
• Transvaginal release procedures
• Sacral neurostimulator procedures
• Sacral neuromodulation
• Scrotal exploration following injury
• Cystoscopy with TOT sling
• Suprapubic catheter placement
• Stone extraction
• Transurethral incision/resection procedures including TURBT
• TURP
• Ureteroscopy with stone treatment
• Excision of urethral cyst
• Ureteroscopy with laser

Call Responsibilities:

• Call Type:
  • 24-hour hospital call
• Call Schedule:
  • Monday-Thursday
  • 24-hour call coverage
  • Friday has no call
• Call Scope:
  • Hospital emergencies
  • Hospital admissions
  • Urgent Urologic conditions
  • Inpatient Urology management
  • Surgical Urology needs

Support & Team:

• The provider will work with clinic and perioperative support staff, including a clinic Medical Assistant, perioperative nurses, and an RN in the clinic.
• The coverage is needed because the current Urologist is leaving the practice to become a Urology Hospitalist.

Requirements

• Board Certified Urology - Highly preferred
• Board Eligible Urology accepted if recently out of residency and willing to obtain Board Certification within 12 months
• Oregon State License - Required
• Urology Residency - Required
• BLS - Required
• DEA - Required
• Clean malpractice history - Highly preferred
• Ability to provide hospital and clinic coverage
• Ability to perform the required Urologic procedures
• Ability to participate in 24-hour call Monday-Thursday
• Ability to provide scheduled surgical coverage

Credentialing

• Oregon State licensure is required.
• A clean malpractice history is highly preferred.
• Board Certification is highly preferred. Board Eligible physicians may be considered if they are recently out of residency and will obtain Board Certification within 12 months.
• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements.

EMR System: Meditech/eClinicalWorks

Organization & Team

• Established Urology service
• Current Urologist transitioning to a Urology Hospitalist role
• Hospital and physician clinic setting
• Trauma Level IV
• Clinic MA support
• Perioperative nursing support
• RN clinic support
• Broad general Urology case mix
• No robotics required
• No Da Vinci required
• 1.0 FTE coverage
• 1-2 weeks per month

About Pendleton, Oregon

• Location & Access: Pendleton is located in northeastern Oregon along the Umatilla River and serves as a regional hub for eastern Oregon. The city is conveniently located along Interstate 84, providing access to surrounding communities and the larger cities of eastern Oregon and southeastern Washington.
• Lifestyle & Community: Pendleton offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere with a rich Western heritage, historic downtown, local restaurants, shops, galleries, and community events.
• Outdoor Recreation: The surrounding region provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, boating, and exploring the Blue Mountains. The area's rivers, forests, and high-desert landscapes offer a variety of outdoor activities.
• Attractions: Pendleton is well known for the Pendleton Round-Up, Pendleton Woolen Mills, historic downtown, Western heritage, and local museums and cultural attractions.
• Quality of Life: Pendleton combines small-town living with access to outdoor recreation and the natural beauty of eastern Oregon, making it an appealing destination for providers seeking a temporary assignment in the Pacific Northwest.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

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