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Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Urology Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, Altoona

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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 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: Light outpatient clinic daily
• 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 (Apr Nov: $50/day cap; Dec Mar: 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