Inpatient Urologist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Inpatient Urologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Inpatient Urologist provides comprehensive urologic care to hospitalized patients. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and complex urologic conditions in the inpatient setting, including surgical and consultative services, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and perioperative management using evidence-based, patient-centered practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient urology consultation services for hospitalized patients

• Evaluate and manage acute urologic conditions such as urinary obstruction, infection, hematuria, urologic trauma, and complications of malignancy

• Perform urologic surgical and procedural interventions consistent with training and privileges

• Manage perioperative and postoperative urologic care, including complications and follow-up planning

• Interpret diagnostic studies including imaging, cystoscopy, and laboratory results

• Collaborate with hospitalists, emergency medicine, critical care, oncology, nephrology, and surgical teams

• Participate in emergency and on-call coverage for urology services

• Coordinate transitions of care and appropriate outpatient follow-up

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable

• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Urology residency program

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Urology

• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in acute and inpatient urologic care

• Strong clinical judgment and surgical decision-making skills

• Ability to manage complex and high-acuity patients

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Commitment to evidence-based, high-quality patient care

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital inpatient units, operating rooms, and procedural areas

• Schedule may include daytime coverage, nights, weekends, and on-call responsibilities depending on service needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures and surgeries

• Manual dexterity and physical stamina for operative and bedside care

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for clinical and surgical environments