Locum Tenens - Urology job opening in: Jonesboro, GA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Urology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Jonesboro, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/15/24
**Locums Urology - Southwood, GA**
**Coverage Need**
- Vacancy due to long-term permanent search
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 9-12 months
**Position Details**
- Practice Settings: Outpatient, Inpatient
- Shifts:
- Clinic: 8 AM - 5 PM
- OR: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Call Details:
- Rotating M/T, W/Th, F/S/S schedule (may change to a 1-week rotation)
- In-house and beeper call (on-site presence not required 100% of the time)
- Call ratio: 1:4 with locum
- Support for ED/ACC consults and rounding on inpatient/clinic patients
- Possible need to cover two sites
- Patient Volume: Estimated 21 patients per day
- Procedures: General urology and minor surgeries; advanced cases handled by internal urologists
**Submissions Requirements**
- Licensed in GA or IMLC
- Board certified or Eligible
- Clean malpractice/background history
**Skill Requirements**
- Required Procedures:
- General Urology (Adult)
- Endoscopic techniques (not advanced)
- Laparoscopy: No
- Ureteroscopy
- TURP, TURBT, Hydrocelectomy, Spermatocelectomy
- Vasectomy, Cystoscopy
- Prostate Biopsies
- Preferred Skills:
- Incontinence procedures
- IPP (Inflatable Penile Prosthesis)
- ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy)
- Not Required: Pediatric urology, advanced robotic/laparoscopic surgeries, or renal transplant
**Additional Notes**
- Candidate will perform office procedures, minor surgeries, and assist with clinic operations.
- Advanced cases will be managed by internal staff.
- Call may involve coverage for two hospital sites.