Urologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Urology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Las Cruces, NM 88011
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Sep 21, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri
• Half day clinic or elective OR + IP 
• Call Schedule: Nights & Weekends
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental 
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

COVERAGE DATES

• Sep 21 – Oct 01
• Oct 05-12
• Nov 09-16, 23-30

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults, very few pediatric
• Rounding: Yes
• Phone Consults: 5-10

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: IV
• EMR System: Athena (Clinic), Medhost (Hospital)
• Physician in Practice: 1
• Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalists
• Support Staff: MAs: 1, Office Staff: 2
• Nursing staff, Urology tech

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE
• Licenses: NM license or willing to obtain
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide urology clinic coverage (half-day) including patient consultations and follow-ups.
• Perform elective urology surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Provide inpatient urology coverage, including rounding on active consults.
• Manage phone consults (5-10 per day) and provide beeper call coverage.
• Collaborate with local urologists, nursing staff, urology techs, and hospitalists.