<p>A board-certified or board-eligible Urologist is needed for a defined inpatient Uro-Hospitalist locum tenens assignment in Florence, South Carolina. Coverage runs continuously from December 24 at 6:00 AM through January 4 at 6:00 AM — a concentrated 11-day block that allows a single provider to maximize holiday-period earnings with a clear start and end date. The role places you as the sole on-site Urologist during coverage, managing the full spectrum of inpatient urology including urgent and emergent cases from the ED and surgical intervention as clinically indicated. Fast credentialing and a defined assignment timeframe make this an efficient, high-yield locum engagement.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate — premium holiday-period compensation structure for concentrated 24-hour call coverage</li> <li>Predictable, pre-scheduled coverage block (December 24, 6:00 AM through January 4, 6:00 AM) with no ambiguity around dates or shifts</li> <li>Short-term commitment with defined assignment end date — ideal for providers managing multiple contracts or maintaining schedule flexibility</li> <li>Fast credentialing process to support timely onboarding ahead of the coverage window</li> <li>Opportunity to maximize income during a single concentrated assignment without extended relocation or long-term obligation</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient Uro-Hospitalist model — provider functions as the sole on-site Urologist throughout each coverage period</li> <li>24-hour call coverage schedule across the full assignment block</li> <li>Daily responsibilities include rounding on admitted urology patients and responding to inpatient consultations</li> <li>Emergency Department consultation coverage for urgent and emergent urologic presentations</li> <li>Surgical procedures performed as clinically indicated throughout the coverage period</li> <li>Case mix includes open urologic trauma (kidneys, bladder, testicles), pediatric torsion, and the full range of urgent and emergent urologic conditions</li> <li>Fast-paced acute hospital environment requiring comfort with independent clinical decision-making and procedural self-sufficiency</li> <li>New-to-facility providers complete a half-day weekday orientation prior to the first scheduled shift (must occur on a weekday; not available on weekends or holidays)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Urology (American Board of Urology)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Urology residency program</li> <li>Active South Carolina medical license required at time of assignment</li> <li>Active South Carolina Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)</li> <li>DEA registration eligible for permanent registration in South Carolina</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing open urologic trauma cases involving the kidneys, bladder, and testicles</li> <li>Comfort and clinical competence with pediatric torsion management</li> <li>Proficiency in both standard and advanced urologic surgical procedures</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Florence, South Carolina sits at the crossroads of I-95 and I-20 in the Pee Dee region of the state, offering easy access to both the South Carolina coast — including Myrtle Beach, roughly 75 miles east — and the greater Charlotte and Columbia metro areas. The region features a low cost of living, a mild four-season climate, and a welcoming small-city character with strong local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation along the Great Pee Dee River corridor. For a locum provider, Florence is a straightforward destination with regional airport access and a comfortable base for a focused short-term assignment over the holiday period.</p>