Urology Physician Locum Tenens Providence, RIPosition OverviewSeeking Board-Certified Urology Physicians for a locum tenens opportunity in Providence, RI, beginning February 1, 2027.The physicians will provide comprehensive general urology services in outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings. Responsibilities include evaluating adult patients, managing urologic conditions and cancers, performing surgical procedures, conducting inpatient rounds, and providing scheduled call coverage.Flexible coverage options include scheduled clinical shifts with on-call responsibilities or 24-hour call-only assignments.Assignment DetailsLocation: Providence, RISpecialty: UrologyProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Position Type: Locum TenensStart Date: February 1, 2027Duration: FebruaryJuly 2027, With Extension PotentialInitial Duration: 13 Weeks ListedPositions Available: 2Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Acute Care HospitalCoverage: Scheduled Shifts + On-CallPatient Population: Adults Ages 18+Hospital Locations: 2ScheduleCoverage Needed: Approximately 12 Weeks Per MonthMinimum Coverage: 1 Week and Weekend MonthlyClinic Days: MondayFridayClinic Hours: 8:00 AM4:30 PMNight Call: 5:00 PM8:00 AMWeekend Call: Friday 5:00 PMMonday 8:00 AMWeekend Call Shifts: 8:00 AM8:00 AMAlternative Coverage: 24-Hour Call-Only Assignments ConsideredBlock Scheduling: Not AvailablePatient Volume and Clinical SettingPatient Population: Adults OnlyOutpatient Volume: Approximately 2025 Patients DailyInpatient Census: Approximately 410 PatientsSurgical Volume: Approximately 810 Surgeries; Frequency Not SpecifiedPrimary Cases: General Urology and Urologic CancersHospital Bed Count: 110 Beds ListedOperating Rooms: 8 at One Location, 10 at AnotherHospital EMR: MeditechOutpatient EMR: AthenaRobotic Surgery: Not RequiredPediatric Urology: Not RequiredClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive general urology services.Evaluate and treat adult patients with urologic conditions.Diagnose and manage general urologic disorders.Evaluate and manage patients with urologic cancers.Conduct outpatient consultations and follow-up visits.Perform inpatient urology rounds and consultations.Provide coverage across two hospital locations.Perform general urologic surgical procedures.Manage preoperative and postoperative patient care.Participate in scheduled night and weekend call.Respond to urgent and emergent urologic consultations.Coordinate care with physicians, APPs, and clinical staff.Maintain continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.Required Clinical SkillsGeneral UrologyAdult Urologic Patient ManagementOutpatient and Inpatient UrologyUrologic Oncology Evaluation and ManagementGeneral Urologic SurgeryInpatient Rounding and ConsultationsPreoperative and Postoperative CareEmergency Urologic EvaluationNight and Weekend Call CoverageClinical Environment and SupportThree Established Urology PartnersPhysician Assistant SupportMedical Assistant SupportOutpatient Clinical Support StaffAcute Care Hospital ResourcesSurgical and Operating Room SupportTwo Hospital Coverage LocationsMeditech and Athena EMR SystemsRequirementsBoard Certification in Urology required.At least 2 years of clinical experience in Urology required.Active Rhode Island Medical License required by assignment; candidates willing to obtain licensure considered.Rhode Island DEA Registration required.Rhode Island Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) required.Current BLS and ACLS Certifications required.Strong experience managing general urologic conditions.Experience evaluating and managing urologic cancers.Experience providing inpatient and outpatient urology care.Ability to perform general urologic surgical procedures.Ability to conduct inpatient rounding and consultations.Ability to provide coverage at two hospital locations.Availability for clinic and call coverage or 24-hour call-only assignments.Robotic surgery experience not required.Pediatric urology experience not required.Credentialing RequirementsBoard Certification in UrologyRhode Island Medical LicenseRhode Island DEA RegistrationRhode Island Controlled Substance RegistrationCurrent BLS and ACLS CertificationsMinimum 2 Years of Urology Clinical ExperienceCandidates Requiring Rhode Island Licensure May Be ConsideredOrientationOrientation ProvidedDuration Not SpecifiedVaccination RequirementsCOVID-19: Required; Medical Exemptions OnlyInfluenza: Required; Medical or Religious Exemptions and Declinations AllowedCompliance With Applicable Infection Control RequirementsAdditional InformationThis opportunity offers flexible monthly scheduling, including clinic and hospital coverage or 24-hour call-only assignments. The practice provides established physician and APP support, adult-only patient care, and potential contract extensions beyond July 2027.
