What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urologist (MD/DO) - Texas position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
Urologist (MD/DO)Position Summary
The Urologist provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and procedural management of urologic conditions, delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Evaluate and manage patients with urologic conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs
- Diagnose and treat conditions such as urinary tract obstruction, kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, infections, and urologic malignancies
- Perform urologic surgical and minimally invasive procedures consistent with training and privileges
- Provide medical management and follow-up care for acute and chronic urologic conditions
- Perform and interpret diagnostic studies including cystoscopy, urodynamic testing, and imaging as applicable
- Provide inpatient consultation services and outpatient clinic care
- Collaborate with primary care providers, oncology, nephrology, radiology, and other specialists
- Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or clinical staff as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited urology residency program
- Fellowship training in a urologic subspecialty preferred but not required
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Urology
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Expertise in medical and surgical urology
- Strong diagnostic and procedural skills
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Ability to manage complex and chronic urologic conditions
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
- Outpatient urology clinics, hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and inpatient units
- Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs
- Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures and surgeries
- Manual dexterity for surgical and endoscopic techniques
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and operative care
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.