Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Listed compensation
$414k-$637k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Why Join Us
The Desert Care Network Comprehensive Cancer Center is a nationally accredited, 60,000-square-foot cancer program with over three decades of service to the Palm Springs community — and we're growing.
You'll step into a thriving, turn-key practice with an established patient base, strong referral patterns, and a true multidisciplinary team behind you. This is a rare opportunity to practice full-scope gynecologic oncology with immediate impact and exceptional institutional support.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, full-scope gynecologic oncology practice with immediate patient volume
- Balanced schedule: approximately 2.5–3 clinic days per week and 2 dedicated surgery days
- OR block time available at both the hospital and an outpatient surgery center
- Access to two Da Vinci robotic systems onsite
- Minimal ramp-up — established referral base and experienced support staff in place
- High autonomy with flexible scheduling options
- Collaborative practice alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and more
- Commission on Cancer (CoC) three-year accreditation with Commendation Award — meeting or exceeding all 36 standards of care
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: $414,000–$637,000 (based on qualifications, experience, and productivity)
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Board eligible or board certified through ABOG or ABMS
- California licensed or eligible to obtain California licensure
- Candidates of all experience levels encouraged to apply
Why Palm Springs
Palm Springs offers a lifestyle as exceptional as your career — 350 days of sunshine, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and easy access to world-class golf, hiking, and desert recreation.
The Coachella Valley blends a relaxed, resort-town atmosphere with a surprisingly cosmopolitan culture, from acclaimed restaurants and design festivals to a thriving LGBTQ+ community and internationally recognized events.
Housing remains more attainable than coastal California metros, and Los Angeles is just two hours away when you want a change of pace. Whether you're drawn to the outdoors, the culture, or simply the quality of life, Palm Springs delivers.
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!
Key Responsibilities
Provide full-scope gynecologic oncology care, balancing clinic days with dedicated surgery days. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of oncologists and specialists to treat patients within a nationally accredited cancer program.
Requirements
Requires an MD or DO degree and board eligibility or certification through ABOG or ABMS. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a California medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 35 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 60% have no call, 23% require no weekends.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$526k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $475k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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