Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201
Summary:
Urologist – Altru Health System
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Altru Health System is seeking a BE/BC Urologist to join our thriving and highly
collaborative Urology team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice
broad-based urology while contributing to the growth of specialized men’s health
services within a supportive and well‑resourced health system.
Why Join Altru Urology?
Highly collaborative team environment with experienced Urologists and both
inpatient and outpatient APPs.
Our APP collaboration model is truly top‑tier—seamless, efficient, and designed
to support the full patient care continuum.
Extremely busy and established practice, offering immediate patient volume.
Balanced schedule including:
2 OR days
3 clinic days
2.5 procedure days
Call required, shared within a supportive group.
Bread‑and‑butter urology with the opportunity to expand into areas of
interest—especially men’s health services, where the program is poised for
significant growth.
Position Highlights
Full spectrum urologic care with robust surgical and procedural resources
Large primary care network generating strong referral volume
Access to new and updated facilities, including our recently expanded surgical
and procedural spaces
Opportunity to shape the future of men’s health services within the region
Contact:
Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter, michelle.chavez@altru.org
Essential Job Functions:
* Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present
with injuries or illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative
healthcare measures.
* Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
consistent with Altru’s policies and standards.
* Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established
on an annual basis. Participates in activities and support department goals
as defined by department on an annual basis.
* Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and
assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective
accredited school.
* Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be
certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College
of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or
the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board
certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of
employment.
* Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities
as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of
employment.
* Must be insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier
prior to commencement of employment.
* Doctor of Optometry, Chiropractic Medicine and Podiatry must have graduated
from respective accredited schools.
* Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota,
depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned.
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to
ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and
team members.
This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring
sponsorship are welcome to apply.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions:
* Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR
transport passengers or hazardous materials.
* Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive
daily or almost daily.
* Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as
once per week.
* Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent Driver
Reference ID: R6885
Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family,
and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one
another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of
what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the
latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and
take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time
employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability
insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)