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.