Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Sports Medicine
Overview
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday · 1:8 call rotation across multiple facilities
- Practice
- Large, well-established orthopedic group · Clinic and outpatient surgery center
Role summary
Full-time employed orthopedic sports medicine position with high patient volume and Monday–Friday schedule. Compensation ranges from $492,000 to $960,000, with a 1:8 call rotation and access to advanced surgical technology.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Outpatient surgery center nearby
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Compensation
- Compensation model
- Hybrid
Employer
Tenet Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Large, well-established orthopedic group
- Facility type
- Clinic and outpatient surgery center
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $492,000–$960,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- The posted range is wide — what specifically places a candidate at the top versus the bottom of it?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- Call burden
- 1:8 call rotation across multiple facilities
- Patient volume
- High-volume clinic averaging 50 patients per day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Outpatient surgery center nearby
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Join a large, well-established orthopedic group serving the Coachella Valley — one of Southern California's most desirable places to live and practice. You'll be part of a dynamic, fellowship-trained team dedicated to delivering comprehensive orthopedic care with access to cutting-edge technology, including MAKO robotic-assisted surgical systems. This is a rare opportunity to build a thriving sports medicine practice in a high-volume, full-support environment backed by the strength of the Desert Care Network.
Position Highlights- Full-time, employed orthopedic sports medicine position
- High-volume clinic averaging 50 patients per day
- Monday–Friday schedule
- 1:8 call rotation across multiple facilities
- Outpatient surgery center within walking distance of the clinic
- Access to MAKO robotic-assisted surgical technology at affiliated hospitals
- Dedicated clinical support team
- Competitive compensation range of $492,000–$960,000, based on experience, qualifications, and productivity
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Sports Medicine
- Eligible for California medical licensure
Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley deliver year-round sunshine, stunning desert mountain scenery, and an enviable outdoor lifestyle — from world-class golf courses to the trails of Joshua Tree National Park. The area is internationally recognized for its cultural energy, hosting iconic events like the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals alongside a vibrant arts scene and acclaimed dining. Excellent schools, resort-style living, and easy access through Palm Springs International Airport make this an ideal home base for physicians and their families. It's a community where professional excellence and an exceptional quality of life aren't a trade-off — they come together.