Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Urology 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

Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania, US

Posted Date: 9/15/2025