About this opportunity
Howard-Sloan Search, Inc. lists this Urology Physician opportunity in palm springs, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Worksite address
palm springs, CA, 92262, US
Who can apply
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