We are seeking a Board-Certified Urologist for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York. This is a full-time position supporting an acute care hospital experiencing a current staffing shortage. The role includes a mix of outpatient clinic, inpatient consults, procedures, and optional call coverage.
Key Details
- Specialty: Urology
- Location: Potsdam, NY
- Start Date: June 2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Call: Optional, 24-hour call (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
- Patient Volume: 20 patients per day
- Setting: Primarily outpatient with inpatient consults
- EMR: Epic
- Pay Rate: $310/hour
- Position Type: Locum Tenens
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible call opportunities
- Travel and lodging reimbursement
- Malpractice coverage provided
Job Responsibilities
- Provide general urology care including clinic visits, consults, and procedures
- Perform bread-and-butter urology cases
- Conduct inpatient rounding and post-operative care as needed
- Participate in optional call coverage based on availability
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Urology
- Active New York license (required at submission)
- DEA required
- BLS certification required
- Epic experience required
- Clean work history with no gaps greater than 30 days
- Malpractice disclosure (if applicable) with physician explanation
Working Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Clinic hours may extend to 5:30 PM (Mon-Th)
- Optional 24-hour call shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
Skills
- Strong clinical and procedural urology skills
- Ability to manage both outpatient and inpatient cases
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Adaptability in a locum setting
Travel & Reimbursement Coverage
- Lodging: Covered at reasonable single-occupancy business hotel rates
- Airfare: Economy/coach flights covered at lowest reasonable cost
- Flights over $500 require prior approval
- Must be booked in advance when possible
- Rental Car: Economy vehicle rental covered; SUV allowed November-April with pre-approval
- Personal Vehicle: Mileage reimbursement available if using personal car
- Transportation: Uber, taxi, train, and other transportation covered with receipts
- Tolls: Fully reimbursed with receipts
- Travel Expenses: Reimbursed with itemized receipts per facility guidelines
- Note: Reimbursement applies to either a rental car or personal vehicle (mileage/gas), not both