Physician Urologist

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ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: SCMG Physician-Urologist REPORTS TO POSITION: Clinical Division Director Surgery DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Urology DATE LAST REVIEWED: March 25th, 2026 OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: St. Charles Urology will support our 4-hospital organization in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. POSITION OVERVIEW : Urology is responsible for providing medical, surgical, and postoperative treatment of the urinary reproductive tract. Work schedule: Physician must have at least 40 patient contact hours per week; this will be a blend of hospital rounding, procedure block time and scheduled clinic visits including charting of patients and other necessary administrative duties, recognizing that the minimum requirement may fluctuate up and down based on direct patient care. Call expectation: Physician will participate in Urology call with community providers. The call expectation will be no more than 1:4. Work location : Physician will primarily practice in the Redmond, Madras, and Prineville locations, but will support the St Charles system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES : (May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned) Clinical Expectations: Examines, diagnoses, and provides a broad scope of treatments including cancers of the bladder, kidneys, penis, testicles, adrenal and prostate glands; prostrate gland enlargement; erectile dysfunction; infertility; interstitial cystitis; kidney diseases; kidney stones; prostatitis; urinary tract infections; varicoceles, bladder prolapse, urinary incontinence. Perform procedures and surgeries including imaging tests, cystogram, post void urine test, urodynamic testing, biopsies of the bladder, kidneys, or prostate; cystectomy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, kidney transplant, procedure to open blockage, repair urinary organs due to injury malformation, sling, transurethral resection of the prostate, ureteroscopy, vasectomy. Performs patient examinations, obtains, and records pertinent medical history, subjective, and objective findings. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis, and therapeutic plan. Administers and prescribes medications in compliance with state law and practice guidelines. Orders and performs appropriate medical and surgical procedures in accordance with State law and practice guidelines. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health, illness prevention, and healing. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely. Triages patient telephone calls, providing consultation as needed. Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians, and administration. Maintains quality of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. Administrative Expectations: Document all patient care within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and complete all necessary tasks in compliance with health system policies and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate billing. Be familiar with the SCHS organization structure. Participate in SCMG physicians' meetings and assist in policy formation for SCMG and Physician's practice. Keep medical knowledge and skills current through regular CME activity. Must attest to having adequate (CME) to meet maintenance of board certification and compliance with MSO rules and continuing privileges without restriction. Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted. Maintain active privileges at St. Charles Health System hospitals sufficient to permit performance of job duties. Behavioral Expectations: Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual patient and caregiver. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Delivers first-rate customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, and is timely, efficient, accurate, and courteous. Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, askin