Unio Specialty Care·Santa Clarita, California
The Urologist is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases of the genitourinary organs and tracts through medical evaluation and surgical procedures. This includes performing various urological surgeries and managing patient care plans in coordination with other healthcare professionals.
Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States.
UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform.
Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients.
UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management.
We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices.
UHP is currently affiliated with 154 providers consisting of 110 physicians and 44 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.
The Physician/Urologist is responsible for providing urological care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation. The Physician follows federal/state laws and regulations to ensure excellent patient relations. The Physician will be responsible for the evaluation and management of patients with urological disorders including, but not limited to performance of cystoscopy, transurethral surgeries, nephrectomy, vasectomy, varicoceles, advanced pediatric surgery, pyeloplasty, epispadias, hypospadias repair, and gender assignment. Communication with other physicians, staff, and patients is paramount in this position to ensure that patient needs are met effectively and efficiently.
What you will be doing
Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
Document or review patients' histories.
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines and fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, and radium emanation tubes.
Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, and laser techniques.
Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown
Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in Urology with a current California Physician License and DEA License. A minimum of 3 years of experience and completion of a urology residency program are required.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for urologists, especially in settings serving large and diverse patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for board certification or eligibility, an active California physician and DEA license, residency training, and several years of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm licensure and case experience before applying.