Urology Physician

  • ATC West Healthcare Services
  • 02/21/2026
Full time

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
  • Coverage Period: March June (with July onward fully open); minimum 3 months required

  • March: 2 6, 9 13

  • April: 1 3, 6 10

  • May: 4 8

  • June: 1 5, 8 12

  • Ongoing: Weekly coverage available starting July; call schedule released 1 month in advance

  • Shifts:

    • Clinic: 8:00a 4:00p

    • Night Call: 5:00p 8:00a (not every shift)

    • 24-Hour Call: 7:00a 7:00a (1:6)

  • Expectations: 5 6 days of call plus clinic minimum; ability to cover 80% of listed dates

Job Details / Responsibilities
  • Provide general urology care in clinic and on call

  • Perform common urologic procedures including cystoscopy, vasectomies, prostate biopsy, TURP, ureteroscopy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, ESWL, Botox injections, uroflow/cuff studies, and bladder scans

  • Robot available onsite (robotic cases optional, not required)

  • Patient volume: clinic patients/day; surgeries/month

  • Call mix: 20% new consults, 80% callbacks (established ED patients)

  • Rounding responsibilities included; admissions supported by hospitalist team

  • EMR: Epic

  • Support staff: 2 RNs, MA, surgery scheduler, and 2 front office staff

  • Orientation provided prior to start date

  • Reason for coverage: open position with ongoing recruitment challenges

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Board Certification: Board Certified in Urology (highly preferred) or truly Board Eligible (within 0 5 years of residency completion)

  • Licensure: Active WA license (highly preferred) or IMLC with LOQ in hand at submission

  • Certifications: BLS and DEA required; ACLS preferred (may obtain if selected)

  • Experience: Broad bread-and-butter urology skill set; ability to work independently as sole provider in a busy setting

  • Professional Attributes: Collegial, adaptable, strong patient/customer service skills, able to keep pace in a high-volume environment

  • Credentialing: Approx. 3-month process; clean malpractice history highly preferred; must meet strict credentialing deadlines

  • Other Requirements: Ability to detail availability/blackout dates through Feb 2026; complete submission packet required