Pain Medicine - Physician

Tenet Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

CME allowance

Paid vacation and holidays

Licensure reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Malpractice tail coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Deferred compensation program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Pain Management practice in Palm Springs, CA, seeks an experienced Interventional Pain Physician to join the Desert Regional Medical Center campus. This employed role features a ~50/50 clinic/procedure split and a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

You will work with Desert Care Network, enjoy robust referrals, hospital privileges, and an ambulatory surgery center. Competitive salary, sign-on, relocation, CME, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Management fellowship.
• California medical licensure eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology, PM&R, Neurology or related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventional pain management procedures.
• Manage own patient panel with call coverage.
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Front Office, and Back Office staff.
• Maintain hospital privileges at Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Pain Management fellowship

California medical licensure eligibility

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology/PM&R/Neurology

Job description

Job Summary

Why Join Us

Join a thriving, hospital-affiliated Pain Management practice in beautiful Palm Springs, California, supported by Tenet Health and Desert Care Network. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into an established practice located directly on the campus of Desert Regional Medical Center, one of the region's premier referral centers, while enjoying a highly desirable Southern California lifestyle.

Position Highlights

• Employed opportunity with Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) and First Choice Physician Partners
• Established and growing Pain Management practice located on the Desert Regional Medical Center campus
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, promoting excellent work-life balance
• Mix of clinic and procedural responsibilities with an approximate 50% clinic / 50% procedure split
• Opportunity to perform a broad range of interventional pain management procedures
• Ambulatory Surgery Center conveniently located on the DRMC campus for efficient procedural access
• Join an established practice alongside an experienced Pain Management physician
• Patient volume averages approximately 30-40 patient encounters per week, varying based on procedural schedule
• Responsible for management and call coverage of your own patient panel
• Strong referral network throughout Desert Care Network and surrounding Coachella Valley communities
• Clinical support provided by dedicated:
  • Medical Assistants
  • Front Office Staff
  • Back Office Staff
• Hospital privileges available at:
  • Desert Regional Medical Center
  • John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
• Opportunity to participate in academic activities with Family Medicine residents shadowing the practice
• Growing regional need for comprehensive pain management services
• Excellent opportunity to develop and expand a robust procedural practice
• Sign-on bonus and relocation package available for qualified candidates
• Incoming physician will benefit from the extensive resources and stability of a nationally recognized healthcare organization

What We Offer

• Competitive guaranteed salary plus productivity incentives
• Commencement/sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance and paid CME time off
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical licensure reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package

TPR Benefits Include:

• Malpractice insurance provided with tail coverage
• Health, dental, life, plus additional insurance options

401(k) with employer matching

Deferred compensation program

Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology, PM&R, Neurology, or appropriate primary specialty
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Management fellowship required
• Fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Management physician preferred
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• New graduates and fellows encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
• Excellent communication and collaborative team skills

Why Palm Springs

Palm Springs offers a unique combination of year-round sunshine, resort-style living, and breathtaking desert mountain scenery. Residents enjoy world-class golf, hiking, dining, arts and cultural events, while remaining within easy driving distance of Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Southern California beaches.

The Coachella Valley continues to experience significant population growth, creating strong demand for specialty healthcare services. Physicians benefit from an attractive quality of life, no snow, abundant outdoor recreation, excellent travel accessibility, and the opportunity to live and work in one of Southern California's most desirable destinations.

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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