Urologist

Job Description Summary

Provides care in the treatment of urological disorders, both clinical and surgical in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Job Description

• Provides supervision to patients undergoing urological procedures as per guidelines and in accordance with licensure, credentialing, and privileging as a member of the medical staff of SSMC
• Ensures all services adhere to credentialing and privileging policy of SSMC
• Involves the patient and, when appropriate, the patient's family members to explain diagnoses, plan of care, possible outcomes and any other information that should be shared with the patient family
• Adheres to documentation standards and policies
• Ensures the integrity of clinical care standards
• Monitors, evaluates and acts to improve the quality of medical care
• Participates in initiatives and clinical research that encourages the sharing of best practices, incorporates data feedback for objective analysis and promotes collaborative improvements
• Maintains awareness of new medical and surgical developments in the areas of urological care of patients through continuing medical education
• Provides input into patient care rendered by other disciplines outside the department, assuring adherence to acceptable medical care standards
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow colleagues to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Maintains specialization in urology