Urology Physician

Facility : Desert Regional Medical Center Tenet Healthcare

Location : Palm Springs, California

Specialty : Urology

Coverage Type : Call Only

Dates : December 1, 2025 April 1, 2026

Practice Setting : Inpatient only

EMR : Cerner

Assignment Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center with 365 beds, is seeking a Board-Certified Urologist for locum tenens call-only coverage . This role arises due to departmental restructuring and offers the chance to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Call Type : Beeper

Avg. Call / 24 hr : 5 7

Response Time : 30 minutes

Patients per shift : 2 3

Phone Consults : 4 per day

Admissions : 2 per day

Focus : Unassigned urology patients

Requirements

Board Certified in Urology REQUIRED

Active California medical license REQUIRED

Fellowship training Preferred

Must be comfortable covering urology emergencies in a trauma center

Ability to cover stretches of 7+ days is highly desirable

Clean malpractice history preferred

Skills (Preferred)

While no specific procedures are strictly required, candidates proficient in the following will be highly considered :

General Urology (adult, pediatric, neonate)

Advanced endoscopic techniques

Laparoscopic surgeries

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Ureteroscopy

Radical cystectomy with ileo-loop conduit

Radical prostatectomy

Nephrectomy

Prostatectomy

Pelvic node dissection

Robotic surgery

Partial nephrectomies / intraoperative ultrasound

Adrenalectomy

Renal & bladder ultrasound with biopsy

TRUS biopsies

Incontinence procedures

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Additional Details

Credentialing timeframe : 60 days (temporary privileges available)

Insurance : Provided by IPL

Travel & lodging : Covered (nearest airport : Palm Springs International)

Support Staff : RN and office staff provided; no APP supervision required

Holidays Covered : New Year s, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

If you are Board-Certified, CA-licensed, and open to locum coverage at a Level I trauma center, this is an excellent opportunity to provide critical urology services in Palm Springs.