Urology Physician

Job Description
Join a busy tertiary care hospital to provide comprehensive urologic care across the full spectrum of adult and pediatric patients. This short term locum tenens assignment offers intensive clinical exposure, including advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures. The schedule runs continuously over two weekend to weekend blocks, providing a focused and rewarding experience.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP (covering Nov 25 - Nov 27 and Dec 23 - Dec 26)
• Schedule: Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (continuous coverage)
• Patient Population: Adult / Pediatric
• Location: Salisbury, MD
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive urologic evaluations and manage inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Conduct a full range of surgical procedures, including ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, radical prostatectomy, and robotic surgeries.
• Provide end stage care such as radical cystectomy with ileal loop conduit and pelvic node dissection.
• Participate in fertility work ups, incontinence procedures, and penile prosthesis placements.
• Complete TRUS guided biopsies, ESWL, and renal transplant assistance as needed.
• Document all encounters accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, board certified in Urology (or board eligible with Board Certification required).
• Active Maryland medical license or eligibility for temporary licensing.
• BLS certification (required).
• Fellowship training in Urology preferred.
• Prior experience with advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques strongly desired.

Working Hours

• Coverage Periods:
• 7:00 AM Nov 25 - 7:00 AM Nov 27
• 7:00 AM Dec 23 - 7:00 AM Dec 26
• Expected patient encounters: 10 per shift.
• Continuous day coverage with short hand off periods as scheduled.

Skills

• Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic urologic endoscopy.
• Competence in laparoscopic and robotic surgical platforms.
• Ability to perform percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ESWL.
• Strong clinical judgment for complex oncologic and reconstructive cases.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.