Urology Physician

Opportunity:

Physician - Urology

Job Details:

• Provide 24-hour urology call coverage on a 7a-7a schedule
• In-house call is not required; however, response time to be on-site is within 20 minutes
• Typically 2-4 calls per night with 1-2 expected on-site call-ins
• Approximately 1-5 patients per shift with an average of 2-5 inpatient calls per 24-hour period
• Physicians are not required to remain on-site during night or weekend call but are required to round and discharge
• Average on-site call-back hours expected: 2-4 hours per day
• If assignment is strictly 24-hour call: 2-4 hours per day of rounding with remaining hours on-call with call-back
• Responsible for rounding on new admissions and any inpatient who requires rounding
• Handle patient consults, transfer questions, and on-call inquiries
• Common procedures include kidney stone management, consults on continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), stent placement, hematuria management, and difficult catheter placements
• General urology skills required including adult urology and ureteroscopy
• Laparoscopic surgery and nephrectomy skills preferred
• Board certification required
• Level 2 trauma facility

Facility:

This healthcare organization is a leading regional medical center serving the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The facility is a Level 2 trauma center offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties, including advanced urology services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and is equipped with modern technology and resources to support complex medical procedures and inpatient care needs.

Location:

Marquette, MI

Marquette is a vibrant lakeside city nestled along the shores of Lake Superior, offering stunning natural beauty and an abundance of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, skiing, and water sports. Known for its welcoming community and high quality of life, Marquette provides a unique blend of small-town charm with access to cultural amenities, making it an exceptional place to live and work.