Physician Fellow - Ultrasound Fellowship
Listed compensation
$275k-$900k
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Job Description
Palm Springs, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physician fellow for Ultrasound Fellowship
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.
As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.
Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.
At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”
Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
Seeking highly competitive and motivated candidates with strong interest in bolstering their ultrasound skills.
- One (1) year ultrasound fellowship, available for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Program includes dedicated hours to image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration at Riverside Community Hospital, participation in local, regional, national, and international ultrasound courses, and exposure to leadership at all levels.
Required Experience and Competencies
- Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program required.
- Board Certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine.
- Able to obtain a CA state medical license.
- Interest in ultrasound education.
The Practice
- Desert Regional Medical Center – Palm Springs, California
- 400-bed facility with a 33-bed Emergency Department.
- Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and STEMI Receiving Center.
- Annual volume of 70,000.
- Vituity-staffed neurologists and intensivists offer integrated care solutions at this site.
The Community
Palm Springs, California, is a desert oasis celebrated for its stunning landscapes, mid-century modern architecture, and vibrant arts scene, making it a truly unique place to live and work.
Surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains, the city is known for landmarks like the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, offering breathtaking views and access to alpine hiking trails.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Joshua Tree National Park or enjoy golfing at world-class courses.
- Palm Springs is also a cultural hub, hosting the annual International Film Festival and showcasing history at the Palm Springs Art Museum.
- With a warm desert climate, sunny days are the norm, perfect for enjoying the area’s many outdoor activities.
- Conveniently located near Los Angeles and San Diego, Palm Springs combines resort-style living with small-town charm and easy access to urban amenities.
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior Health Plan Options
- Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
- Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
- Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
- Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Student loan refinancing discounts
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.
In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.
Applicants only. No agencies please.
Key Responsibilities
The fellow will participate in a one-year ultrasound fellowship involving dedicated hours for image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration at Riverside Community Hospital. Additionally, the role includes participation in local, regional, and international ultrasound courses and exposure to leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program and be Board Certified or Eligible in Emergency Medicine. Applicants must also be able to obtain a California state medical license.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $275k–$900k | Emergency Medicine median $374k (middle half $302k–$588k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$531k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in California | 136 active | 1,075 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine hiring demand | #3 of 26 specialties | postings stay open a median 64 days · 52% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 279 postings, 369 closed |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 493 in the last 30 days | 448 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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