Urologist

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $515,000 - $605,000

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Urologist provides direct patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and operating-room settings, primarily at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, with outreach at an additional location. The position sees general urology patients and some oncology patients, with support from dedicated Urology PAs and Urologic Oncologists.

The physician evaluates, diagnoses, consults on, treats, and medically and surgically manages congenital and acquired benign or malignant conditions of the genitourinary system and contiguous structures, including the adrenal gland. The role requires comprehensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgery of the urinary and reproductive systems and contiguous structures. The physician reviews and synthesizes patient information, develops care recommendations, educates patients and families, collaborates with patients and multidisciplinary teams, and documents care electronically. The role may include on-call participation and care in ambulatory, inpatient, or outpatient hospital settings.

The position also contributes to quality improvement and may participate in peer review and quality assurance. It is a 1.0 FTE role with a day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, and an occasional weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Doctoral-level degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Urology residency program, or foreign equivalent training.
• Demonstrated experience in the designated specialty area.
• Minnesota physician license from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• Certification by the American Board of Urology.
• At least one of the following: BLS certification from the American Heart Association, BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Drug Enforcement Agency certificate upon hire.
• Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire.
• National Provider Identifier upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, consult on, treat, and medically and surgically manage congenital and acquired benign or malignant conditions of the genitourinary system and contiguous structures, including the adrenal gland.
• Provide endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical care for conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and contiguous structures.
• Review patient medical histories and collect, prioritize, and synthesize comprehensive information relevant to patients’ health or situation.
• Evaluate, interpret, and coordinate information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
• Provide education, consultation, treatment plans, and interventions to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practice thoughtfully, considering cultural diversity, individual autonomy, and legal responsibilities.
• Document care electronically in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary case management.
• Provide care in ambulatory clinics, inpatient settings, or outpatient hospital settings as needed.
• May participate in an on-call rotation.
• Use quality-improvement tools to develop processes that improve patient care delivery, outcomes, or workflows.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical and dental plans, with optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) employer match and annual Allina contribution, with supplemental savings and deferred compensation options.
• Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
• Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
• Access to the Center for Provider Well-being.
• Some positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support; eligibility details are available from the recruiter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree