<p>A Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join an established neurosurgery service covering the Coachella Valley. The role spans inpatient consult management, first-assist surgical coverage for both elective and emergent cases, and outpatient postoperative clinic — a genuinely broad neurosurgical scope within a high-acuity, well-staffed team. The salary range of $150,000–$176,000 annually, combined with a four-day workweek and the lifestyle draw of the desert Southwest, makes this one of the stronger APP neurosurgery packages in Southern California.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $150,000–$176,000 annually, with opportunities for additional hours and overtime pay</li> <li>Sign-on bonus negotiable</li> <li>Relocation assistance negotiable</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Four 10-hour shifts per week; one weekend per month rotation</li> <li>Inpatient responsibilities include evaluating and managing neurosurgery consults in direct collaboration with the attending surgical team</li> <li>Surgical assistance role covering both elective and emergent neurosurgical cases</li> <li>Outpatient clinic coverage for postoperative and elective neurosurgery patients</li> <li>Team composition: two full-time neurosurgeons, two part-time neurosurgeons, and three APPs — a collaborative, multidisciplinary structure with built-in peer support</li> <li>Designated Level I Trauma Center with the full spectrum of high-acuity neurological and traumatic injury volume</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, supporting complex cerebrovascular case exposure</li> <li>Regional referral catchment serving the broader Coachella Valley community</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)</li> <li>Experience in neurosurgery or a closely related surgical specialty preferred</li> <li>Active California state license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Active DEA registration required</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary Level I Trauma environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Springs sits at the heart of the Coachella Valley in the Southern California desert — a region that combines year-round sunshine, low desert cost of living relative to coastal California, and an exceptionally active lifestyle. Joshua Tree National Park is minutes away for hiking and climbing, the internationally recognized Coachella and Stagecoach festivals anchor the cultural calendar, and a thriving arts scene and restaurant community give the area genuine urban amenity without the congestion of Los Angeles. For clinicians drawn to outdoor recreation, warm weather, and a strong sense of community, the Coachella Valley is a compelling place to build a career.</p>