Urologist Inpatient

Baylor Scott & White Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced Acute Care Urology Inpatient Provider (Physician) to lead inpatient evaluations, manage consults, and coordinate care with surgical and medical teams. The role emphasizes postoperative care, daily rounds, and timely decisions to optimize outcomes, with opportunities to supervise residents and participate in quality initiatives.

Board certified or board eligible Urologist required; hospital-based practice with competitive

Qualifications

• Must be board certified/board eligible Urologist.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inpatient and ED urology consults.
• Provide daily rounds and manage inpatient urology patients.
• Perform bedside catheterization, bladder irrigations, and cystoscopy if credentialed.
• Collaborate with urology attending and other teams to coordinate care.
• Ensure accurate EMR documentation and discharge planning.
• Teach residents and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Inpatient Urology Care

Consultation Services

Coordination of Care

Communication with Teams

Clinical Rounds

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible Urologist

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Position Summary

The Acute Care Urology Inpatient Provider (Physician) is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, management, and coordination of care for patients admitted under the Urology service. This role focuses on inpatient and acute care management, including consults, postoperative care, and coordination with surgical and medical teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities (MD/DO – Acute Care Urology, Inpatient)

Consultation Services

• Respond promptly to inpatient and emergency department urology consults.
• Perform complete assessments, formulate management plans, and communicate recommendations to referring teams.
• Prioritize consults based on clinical urgency and patient acuity.

Inpatient Clinical Management

• Provide comprehensive care for patients admitted under the Urology service, including initial evaluation, diagnosis, and daily management.
• Conduct daily rounds on postoperative and medical urology inpatients, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Manage acute urologic conditions such as urinary retention, hematuria, nephrolithiasis, infections, and urologic trauma.
• Coordinate preoperative optimization and postoperative recovery for surgical patients.
• Evaluate and manage urgent urologic issues in consultation with the Emergency Department and other inpatient teams.

Procedural Responsibilities

• Perform bedside and minor urologic procedures such as catheter placements/exchanges, bladder irrigations, nephrostomy and stent management, and cystoscopy (if credentialed).
• Assist or independently perform surgical procedures in the operating room as assigned, depending on departmental needs and credentials.
• Ensure appropriate pre‑procedure evaluation and post‑procedure care.

Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate closely with the Urology attending team, advanced practice providers, residents, nursing staff, and ancillary services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans.

Documentation & Continuity of Care

• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), including admission notes, progress notes, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate discharge planning, ensuring clear follow‑up and outpatient continuity of care.
• Adhere to institutional protocols, billing documentation standards, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in outpatient Transition Care Management (TCM) clinics as needed/required by the service line and facility for quality outcomes.

Teaching, Quality, and Professional Development

• Participate in the education and supervision of residents, medical students, and other trainees.
• Engage in quality improvement, patient safety, and peer‑review initiatives within the department.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing medical education and evidence‑based practice.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, rounds, and case discussions.

Qualifications

Must be board certified/board eligible Urologist.