Neurosurgery Job in Palm Springs, California
Neurosurgery Position with Premier Trauma Program | Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs
Company:Tenet Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Neurosurgery
Location:Palm Springs, California, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Join Desert Regional Medical Center, a premier tertiary care and Level I Trauma Center serving the Coachella Valley, and become part of Tenet Health, one of the nation's leading healthcare systems. This is an exceptional opportunity to establish a thriving neurosurgical practice in a rapidly growing market while working alongside an experienced team of neurosurgeons and advanced practice providers in beautiful Palm Springs, California.
Position Highlights- Employed position with Desert Care Network (DCN) at Desert Regional Medical Center.
- Opportunity driven by continued growth and expansion of the neurosurgery service line.
- Practice conveniently located on the hospital campus, offering seamless access to surgical facilities, inpatient services, and support resources.
- Traditional mix of 50% inpatient and 50% outpatient responsibilities, providing a balanced clinical practice.
- Typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Shared 1:3 call schedule, supported by additional PRN coverage to enhance physician work-life balance.
- Established neurosurgery team and dedicated mid-level provider support.
- Additional support from two PRN providers to assist with call coverage and patient management.
- Robust patient demand with clinic volumes of approximately 15-25 patients per day.
- Access to a large referral network throughout the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert communities.
- Opportunity to perform a broad range of cranial and spine procedures within a high-acuity regional medical center.
- Residents and fellows are encouraged to apply.
- No academic or research requirements, allowing physicians to focus on building a successful clinical practice.
- Hospital privileges at Desert Regional Medical Center, a leading regional referral center.
- Competitive base salary ranging from $500,000-$600,000, with productivity incentives.
- Comprehensive physician benefits package.
- Malpractice insurance provided with tail coverage.
- Health, dental, life, plus additional insurance options.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Deferred compensation program.
- Relocation assistance.
- CME allowance and paid time off.
- Professional practice management and administrative support.
- Access to the resources, technology, and stability of Tenet Health.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery.
- Fellowship-trained neurosurgeon required.
- Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted California medical license.
- Excellent clinical and surgical skills with a commitment to high-quality patient care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- New graduates, fellows, and experienced physicians are welcome to apply.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Palm Springs offers an unmatched quality of life with over 300 days of sunshine annually, world-class resorts, championship golf, and endless outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a vibrant arts and dining scene, excellent schools, and easy access to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County, while benefiting from a lower-stress lifestyle and strong sense of community. The Coachella Valley continues to experience significant population growth, creating sustained demand for specialty care and long-term practice stability.
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About Tenet Healthcare
At Tenet, our business is health care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of every patient who enters our doors. Our approach makes us unique and defines our future. As we seek to improve the quality of our patients’ lives, to serve our communities, to provide an exceptional environment for our employees and affiliated physicians and provide an attractive return to our shareholders, we are guided by five core values:
- Quality.Quality is at the core of everything we do and every decision we make.
- Integrity.We manage our business with integrity and the highest ethical standards.
- Service.We have a culture of service that values teamwork and focuses on the needs of others.
- Innovation.We have a culture of innovation that creates new solutions for our patients, physicians and employees.
- Transparency.We operate with transparency by measuring our results and sharing them with others.
These values are the reasons our patients and physicians choose us, and we seek relationships with those who share them.
