Urology Physician
- Full-time
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.
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