A large, well-established orthopedic group serving the Coachella Valley is recruiting a fellowship-trained, board-certified or board-eligible Orthopedic Sports Medicine physician for a full-time employed position in Palm Springs, California. The practice operates within the Desert Care Network — a three-hospital system anchored by a Level 1 Trauma Center — and offers access to MAKO robotic-assisted surgical technology, a high-volume clinic, and an outpatient surgery center steps from the office. Compensation ranges from $492,000 to $960,000 based on experience, qualifications, and productivity, making this one of the more competitive employed orthopedic opportunities in Southern California.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive total compensation range of $492,000–$960,000, structured around experience, qualifications, and productivity
- Full-time employed position with the stability of a large, established orthopedic group
- Malpractice insurance provided by the employer
- Relocation assistance available
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
Practice Highlights
- High-volume outpatient clinic averaging 50 patients per day
- Monday–Friday schedule with no weekend clinic obligations
- 1:8 call rotation shared across multiple facilities — a manageable burden within a large group
- Outpatient ambulatory surgery center located within walking distance of the clinic
- Access to MAKO robotic-assisted surgical systems at affiliated Desert Care Network hospitals
- Dedicated clinical support team backing daily operations
- Fellowship-trained, multi-physician orthopedic group with a collaborative culture
- Desert Care Network encompasses three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center (Palm Springs), JFK Memorial Hospital (Indio), and Hi-Desert Medical Center (Joshua Tree)
- Network services include a Level 1 Trauma Center, comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, and the only Level 3 NICU in the Coachella Valley
- Regional referral catchment spanning the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery with a subspecialty focus in Sports Medicine
- Fellowship training in Sports Medicine expected given the group's fellowship-trained composition
- Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California
About the Community
Palm Springs sits at the heart of the Coachella Valley, offering year-round sunshine, dramatic desert mountain scenery, and a lifestyle that blends outdoor recreation with genuine cultural vitality — world-class golf, hiking and trail access to Joshua Tree National Park, and internationally recognized events including the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals. The area features excellent schools, resort-caliber amenities, acclaimed dining, and a thriving arts scene, all served by Palm Springs International Airport for convenient regional and national travel. For physicians and their families, the Coachella Valley delivers an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living that remains favorable relative to coastal Southern California metros.