Locum Tenens Physician - Urologist Surgeon Needed in Maryland

Our client in MD seeks a skilled Urologist for a 5-day assignment. This role involves 24-hour call shifts over specific holiday periods, focusing on general and emergent urology procedures. The Physician will handle inpatient rounds, consults, and emergency procedures at a Trauma facility, managing an average of 10 patients daily including admissions and consults.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive general and emergent urology services during scheduled 24-hour call shifts.
• Conduct inpatient rounds, manage consults (1-3 daily), and handle admissions (1-3 daily).
• Oversee an average of 10 patients per day.
• Maintain a rapid 30-minute response time for critical situations.
• Operate within a Trauma III facility setting.
• Perform procedures including cystoscopy, ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy, and kidney and bladder stone removal.
• Execute ureteral stent placement and removal, TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate), prostate biopsy, vasectomy, and circumcision.
• Manage hydrocelectomy, scrotal and testicular procedures, suprapubic catheter placement, and Foley catheter placement and management.
• Conduct bladder tumor resection (TURBT), nephrectomy (kidney removal), and prostatectomy.
• Treat urinary retention and hematuria.
• Address emergency urologic procedures, such as testicular torsion and obstructing kidney stones.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Urology
• EMR: Epic
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Out of house call, 24-hour shifts
• Patients per day volume: Approximately 10 patients, including 1-3 admissions and 1-3 consults.
• LOA: 5 days
• Staffing Mix: Solo coverage

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities