<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 program serving the Coachella Valley. The role spans inpatient consult management, surgical assistance, and outpatient clinic care — offering a genuinely broad neurosurgical scope within a collaborative, well-staffed team. The $150,000–$176,000 salary range, four-day workweek, and desert lifestyle make this one of the more compelling APP opportunities 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 with one weekend per month — a schedule that supports work-life balance</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 of two full-time neurosurgeons, two part-time neurosurgeons, and three APPs — a well-supported, multidisciplinary structure</li> <li>High-acuity case mix at a designated Level I Trauma Center with full Comprehensive Stroke Center capabilities</li> <li>Patient population draws from across the Coachella Valley, reflecting the region's full spectrum of neurosurgical need</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) required</li> <li>Active DEA registration required</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity, multidisciplinary environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Springs sits at the heart of the Coachella Valley in the Sonoran Desert of Southern California — a region defined by year-round sunshine, dramatic mountain scenery, and a surprisingly rich cultural and recreational landscape. Joshua Tree National Park is minutes away, the internationally recognized Coachella and Stagecoach festivals draw visitors from around the world, and a vibrant arts community anchors the city's identity. Desert living offers a lower cost of living relative to coastal Southern California, with easy access to Los Angeles and San Diego for weekend travel.</p>