Locums - Duluth, Minnesota, Urology Opening (IMLC Accepted

Locums - Duluth, Minnesota Urology Opening

Join a collaborative Urology practice in Duluth, Minnesota, providing ongoing locum coverage beginning January 1, 2027. The practice is seeking approximately 19–20 days of coverage per month, with the primary scheduling need running from 7:00 AM Thursday through 7:00 AM the following Monday. The practice is also seeking a permanent Urologist, making this a potential locum-to-permanent opportunity, although a permanent commitment is not required.

Longer periods of coverage may occasionally be needed when one or more permanent surgeons are out of the office.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

January 1, 2027

Contract Length:
Ongoing need

Schedule:

• Approximately 19–20 days of coverage per month
• Primary coverage need:
  Thursday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM
• Longer periods of coverage may be needed when surgeons are out of the office
• Call volume varies by day
• Monday call volumes are typically higher following the weekend
• Locum-to-permanent opportunity preferred but not required

Coverage Model:

• Collaborative group of 3 Board Certified Urologists
• Friendly and supportive staff
• Newly onboarded APC with Urology experience
• APC assists with hospital rounding each morning
• APC available to work with the locum provider
• Multiple locum providers may share coverage

Coverage Requirements:

• Urology coverage
• Hospital rounding
• Inpatient consultations
• Admissions
• Assigned and unassigned patients
• Approximately 3–4 phone consultations
• Approximately 5–6 patients seen
• Variable admissions
• Beeper call
• 30-minute call response time

Position Highlights:

• January 1, 2027 start
• Ongoing need
• Approximately 19–20 days of coverage per month
• Primary coverage Thursday 7:00 AM–Monday 7:00 AM
• Longer coverage periods may occasionally be required
• Locum-to-permanent opportunity available
• Collaborative team of 3 Board Certified Urologists
• Urology-experienced APC support
• APC assists with morning hospital rounding
• Approximately 5–6 patients seen
• Approximately 3–4 phone consultations
• 1:4 call ratio
• Beeper call
• Variable admissions
• Admissions required
• Assigned and unassigned patients
• 30-minute call response time
• Hospital Stroke Certified
• Trauma Level II
• EPIC EMR
• Board Certified/Board Eligible required
• Fellowship required
• Active Minnesota license required
• IMLC accepted
• ACLS and BLS required
• Multiple providers accepted

Clinical Details & Responsibilities:

Practice Setting:
Hospital, Inpatient, Urology Practice

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide Urology coverage
• Evaluate and manage inpatient Urology patients
• Round on hospitalized patients
• Perform morning hospital rounds
• Evaluate Urology consultations
• Manage assigned and unassigned patients
• Admit patients as required
• Respond to inpatient Urology needs
• Provide approximately 3–4 phone consultations
• See approximately 5–6 patients
• Manage variable admissions
• Coordinate care with the Urology surgeons and hospital team
• Work collaboratively with the Urology-experienced APC
• Document patient care using EPIC

Call Responsibilities:

Call Type:
Beeper call

Call Ratio: 1:4

Call Scope:

• Inpatient Urology
• Urology consultations
• Admissions
• Urgent Urology needs
• Assigned and unassigned patients
• Phone consultations

Response Time: 30 minutes

Call Volume:
Call volume varies by day. Monday volumes are typically higher after the weekend.

Support & Team:

The provider will join a collaborative group of 3 Board Certified Urologists supported by a friendly team that is willing to assist with patient care and clinical responsibilities. A newly onboarded APC with Urology experience assists with hospital rounding every morning and will be available to work with the locum provider.

Patient Volume:

• Approximately 5–6 patients seen
• Approximately 3–4 phone consultations
• Variable admissions
• Call volume varies by day
• Monday volumes typically higher following the weekend

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Urology – Required
• Urology Fellowship – Required
• Active Minnesota License – Required
• IMLC accepted
• ACLS – Required
• BLS – Required
• Ability to provide hospital-based Urology coverage
• Ability to manage admissions
• Ability to participate in beeper call
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes while on call
• Ability to work with assigned and unassigned patients

Credentialing:

An active Minnesota…