Neurosurgery
Overview
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Shared 1:3 call schedule, supported by additional PRN coverage
- Employer-listed pay
- $500,000 – $600,000
- Practice
- Hospital-based practice on hospital campus · Regional medical center
Listed on official posting
Role summary
This employed neurosurgeon position at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs offers a balanced clinical practice with a traditional 50/50 inpatient/outpatient mix, a shared call schedule, and productivity-based compensation between $500,000 and $600,000. The role includes robust patient volumes, supportive mid-level providers, and comprehensive benefits without academic or research obligations.
What the posting highlights
- Shared call plus additional PRN provider support for call and patient management
- Care setting: 50% inpatient and 50% outpatient
- Patient population: Patients in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert communities
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $500,000 – $600,000
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- , a leading regional referral center. What We Offer Competitive base salary ranging from $500,000-$600,000 , with productivity incentives. Comprehensive physician benefits package. Malpractice insu
- Observed
- 3 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Competitive base salary ranging from $500,000-$600,000 with productivity incentives
Benefits named in the posting
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- CME allowance and paid time off
Pay in context
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Employer
Tenet Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based practice on hospital campus
- Facility type
- Regional medical center
- Trauma level
- Level I Trauma Center
- Patient population
- Patients in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert communities
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $500,000–$600,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted pay sits below what 20 Neurosurgery physicians report (state median $875,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Call burden
- Shared 1:3 call schedule, supported by additional PRN coverage
- Patient volume
- Approximately 15-25 patients per day in clinic
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 50% inpatient and 50% outpatient
- Coverage model
- Shared call plus additional PRN provider support for call and patient management
- FTE
- 1
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- no
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 3 wk ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Why Join Us 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. What We Offer 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 . Candidate Requirements 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. Why Palm Springs 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.