Urology Physician- Mission, TX

We’re looking for a board-certified or board-eligible Urologist to join our team! Our service area has a huge need for Urology and you can be as busy as you would like right away. We have a growing team with great ancillary staff, a physician-led supportive administrative staff and great hospital partners. 

Urologist Duties:

• Diagnose and treat illnesses and disorders of the organs of the urinary system
• Provide specialized medical care to patients
• Assemble appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies
• Maintain and update professional knowledge by participating in continuing medical education
• Monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans and adjust to changes in patient conditions
• Utilize physician referral services for consultations
• Encourage and maintain open and supportive relationships with patients and their families
• Maintain effective relationships with other physicians
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records
• Supervise well trained ancillary staff, to include PAs, Naps and nurses

Urologist Responsibilities:

• Manage the full spectrum of multiple surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures for male and female patients, including prostate, kidney, bladder, and kidney stones
• Perform office-based procedures such as cystoscopy, urodynamics, urodynamics with uroflowmetry, and bladder biopsies
• Perform surgical procedures, including cystoscopy, TURP, ureteroscopy, prostatectomy, prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection, and bladder neck suspension
• Perform ultrasound-guided procedures and injections
• Perform vascular and urologic procedures
• Incoming patients, schedule appointments, and develop treatment plans
• Perform minimally invasive surgery
• Communicate with referring physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals
• Attend staff meetings, conferences and continuing education courses
• Manage patient records and billings

Requirements And Skills:

• Residency in urology

At Mission Regional Medical Center, our compassionate healthcare professionals are dedicated to a single purpose -- helping you and your loved ones. Whether you're choosing a birthing center or you need to use one of our medical or surgical services, you can count on us. With a medical staff of more than 300 physicians, Mission Regional Medical Center has been serving the Rio Grande Valley area since 1954.

We are five-star rated for maternity care and nationally ranked in the top ten percent for joint replacement. We also offer a full range of medical and surgical services including our 24/7 ER. Mission Regional Medical Center offers convenience and easy access to high quality care close to home.

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