Locum Urologist Needs in Washington!
Job at a glance
Job description
ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a bread-and-butter Urologist for temporary locum coverage (3–6 months) to support a busy clinic and call service. The role involves independent practice as the sole provider in a fast-paced department, managing a broad range of general urology cases in clinic, OR, and on call. The ideal candidate is a collegial team player with strong patient care and customer service skills.
Dates / Schedule
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Coverage Period: March–June (with July onward fully open); minimum 3 months required
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March: 2–6, 9–13, 16–20, 30–31
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April: 1–3, 6–10, 13–17, 20–24
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May: 4–8, 11–15, 25–29
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June: 1–5, 8–12, 22–26, 29–30
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Ongoing: Weekly coverage available starting July; call schedule released ~1 month in advance
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Shifts:
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Clinic: 8:00a–4:00p
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Night Call: 5:00p–8:00a (not every shift)
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24-Hour Call: 7:00a–7:00a (1:6)
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Expectations: 5–6 days of call plus clinic minimum; ability to cover ~80% of listed dates
Job Details / Responsibilities
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Provide general urology care in clinic and on call
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Perform common urologic procedures including cystoscopy, vasectomies, prostate biopsy, TURP, ureteroscopy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, ESWL, Botox injections, uroflow/cuff studies, and bladder scans
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Robot available onsite (robotic cases optional, not required)
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Patient volume: 20–25 clinic patients/day; 20–30 surgeries/month
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Call mix: ~20% new consults, ~80% callbacks (established ED patients)
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Rounding responsibilities included; admissions supported by hospitalist team
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EMR: Epic
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Support staff: 2 RNs, MA, surgery scheduler, and 2 front office staff
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Orientation provided prior to start date
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Reason for coverage: open position with ongoing recruitment challenges
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Board Certification: Board Certified in Urology (highly preferred) or truly Board Eligible (within 0–5 years of residency completion)
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Licensure: Active WA license (highly preferred) or IMLC with LOQ in hand at submission
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Certifications: BLS and DEA required; ACLS preferred (may obtain if selected)
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Experience: Broad “bread-and-butter” urology skill set; ability to work independently as sole provider in a busy setting
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Professional Attributes: Collegial, adaptable, strong patient/customer service skills, able to keep pace in a high-volume environment
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Credentialing: Approx. 3-month process; clean malpractice history highly preferred; must meet strict credentialing deadlines
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Other Requirements: Ability to detail availability/blackout dates through Feb 2026; complete submission packet required