Locum Tenens Urology Job in Huntington, West Virginia

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Urology
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: 1-3 months

Urologist - Responsibilities
The urologist shall be responsible for providing Urology care, including, but not limited to:

• Clinic and Surgical Care:
  • Provide clinical urology services including surgeries, consultations, cystoscopies and other related urology procedures.
  • Be present on time for any scheduled clinics/surgeries as documented by physical presence in the clinic or operating room at the scheduled start time.
• Specialty Exams:
  • Provide direct patient care including specialty exams such as compensation and pension, agent orange, etc., as it pertains to urological conditions only.
• Medications:
  • Follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications shall be provided to patients.
• Discharge education:
  • Provide discharge education and follow up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for all urology clinical or surgical patients.
• Quality Improvement Meetings:
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and meetings with committee participation as required by the VAMC Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee.

Urologist - Qualifications

• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
• Board Certified by the American Board of Urology (ABU)
• BLS, ACLS Certifications required
• Must have a current DEA

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen