Urology Locum Tenens Opportunity – Weekday Coverage + Call | Long-Term Assignment
Job at a glance
Job description
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Facility: North Alabama Hospital (LifePoint Health)
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Location: Alabama
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Start Date: August 1, 2025
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End Date: Ongoing
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Status: Open
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Reason for Coverage: Long-term vacancy with concurrent permanent search
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Practice Setting: Both inpatient and outpatient
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Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours plus call
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EMR Systems: Athena & Meditech
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Privileging Required: Yes (Temporary privileges available)
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Estimated Credentialing Time: 30 days
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Holiday Coverage: Required for major holidays (e.g., 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.)
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Stroke Certified Facility: Yes
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Trauma Level: Level 3
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Pediatric Level: 0
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Call: Yes, beeper call for both inpatient and outpatient
Job Responsibilities
Inpatient Beds in Department: 3
Support Staff:
MA: 3
Office Staff: 3
PA/NPs: 1
Supervision Required: None (No APP or resident supervision required)
Working Hours
Dates Needed:
Ongoing coverage starting 08/01/2025 through at least end of December 2025
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
No weekend clinical shifts listed (though call may apply)
Type: Beeper
Avg. Consults per 24 hr: 5 phone consults
Call Response Time: 30 minutes
Patients Seen on Call: ~25
Admissions on Call: ~1
Call Back Percentage: ~25%
Call for Both Inpatient & Outpatient: Yes
Credentialing & Compliance
Board Certification: Required (Board Eligible acceptable)
Licensure Requirement to Bid: None
Certifications Required: None specified (No BLS, ACLS, ATLS, etc. required)
Malpractice & Travel Insurance: Provided by vendor
Licensing Costs Reimbursed?: No
Skills
Adult Urology
Ureteroscopy
Renal and bladder ultrasound
Renal and bladder ultrasound with biopsy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)