Your clinical practice will encompass the full spectrum of general urology, providing you with the professional satisfaction of utilizing your complete skill set while serving a diverse patient population. You'll see approximately 25–30 patients daily, with the ideal target of 5–6 new consultations complemented by 15–20 follow-up visits and procedures. This volume reflects the significant unmet need in the region, where patients currently travel up to 100 miles for specialized urological care, creating an immediately robust practice from your first day.
The patient demographic reflects the unique character of the Kitsap Peninsula, including active duty military personnel and veterans from the nearby naval shipyard, federal employees, retirees drawn to the area's natural beauty, and families spanning all age groups. Your payer mix will be exceptionally favorable, with the region holding the distinction of having the highest percentage of insured patients in Washington state due to the substantial military, federal employee, and commercial insurance presence. This translates to fewer authorization delays and more predictable reimbursement compared to many practice locations.
Your surgical practice will benefit from exceptional OR resources, including modern robotic capabilities that rival academic medical centers. Unlike many community hospitals that limit robotics to daytime hours, St. Michael's 24/7 robotics program means you can offer patients the most advanced surgical options regardless of scheduling constraints. The hospital's robust surgical program includes two dedicated OR rooms on your surgical days, with the flexibility to expand as your practice grows.
Clinical support includes a dedicated team of experienced urology nurses and medical assistants who understand the specialty's unique workflow requirements. The nursing staff handles routine procedures like catheter changes independently, while providing skilled assistance during complex procedures and ensuring smooth patient flow through your clinic days. A specialized surgery scheduler works exclusively with surgical patients, handling consents and pre-operative coordination to maximize your procedural efficiency.
The practice offers tremendous opportunity for subspecialty development, particularly in female urology where the region has significant unmet need. Current referrals for urogynecological conditions are sent to distant specialists, creating an immediate patient base for any physician with interest in this area. The hospital's commitment to physician-led program development means subspecialty interests will be supported with appropriate equipment, training, and marketing resources.
This clinical environment combines the autonomy and broad scope of community practice with the technological resources typically found only in academic medical centers, while serving a patient population that genuinely appreciates access to local specialty care rather than traveling hours to urban centers.