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Radiology Partners
Palm Springs, CA, United States

IR Physician Assistant- Palm Springs, CA

Physician AssistantNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Position Summary

Radiology Partners SoCal is seeking a full-time Radiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our exceptional team in Palm Springs, CA at Desert Regional Medical Center.

The PA/NP will support our radiologists by providing high-quality patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings. Under the supervision of a licensed radiologist, the PA/NP will assist with patient evaluation, perform select diagnostic and interventional procedures, and collaborate with referring providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Position Details

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday (onsite, daytime)
  • Location: Palm Springs, CA
  • Compensation: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), CME, and PTO
  • Supervision: Provided by onsite radiologists with continuous communication and clinical collaboration

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and assist with interventional and diagnostic radiology procedures, including:
  • Paracentesis, thoracentesis, venous access, lumbar punctures, arthrograms, and joint injections
  • Support fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided studies under physician supervision
  • Assist in direct patient care, including inpatient and outpatient consults and follow-up
  • Support outpatient Interventional Radiology clinic operations
  • Monitor patients for contrast reactions and post-procedure complications
  • Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies as appropriate
  • Participate in quality improvement and team collaboration initiatives
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, referring physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, both verbally and in writing.
  • Follow physician instructions closely to ensure optimal imaging for diagnosis.

Stay current and adaptable to new technology as it becomes available. * Scope of practice will be driven by the needs of the Radiology department as determined by the radiologists and accordance with state and/or federal laws.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support high-quality radiology services and patient care.

Local Practice and Community Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC) is a Level 2 Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, with a busy Comprehensive Cancer Center. Along with JFK Memorial Hospital and Hi-Desert Medical Center, we cover one of the largest primary care networks in the Palm Springs/Inland Empire area. DRMC is a teaching hospital with opportunities to work with residents in Emergency Medicine, Family Practice and Neurosurgery.

Radiology Partners has developed custom technology driven solutions for radiologist, including multiple AI tools.

Palms Springs is a warm, inclusive, city with a sophisticated, metropolitan feel with a vibrant arts, music, fashion and design community. Plenty of restaurants, casinos, shopping, golfing, hiking and other outdoor activities; close enough to Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Mexico for quick trips. Annual events in Palm Springs include the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals, White Party, BNP Paribas tennis tournament, and The American Express PGA golf tournament.

Desired Professional Skills and Experience

  • Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of California required
  • Graduate of an accredited program
  • At least one year NP/PA experience a plus but not required
  • Fluoro license preferred
  • Certification by the NCCPA or AANP
  • Certified to perform Basic Life Support and ACLS

Compensation

The salary for this position is $150,000. Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

In addition to this range, Radiology Partners offers competitive total rewards packages, which include health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and a broad range of other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

For More Information or to Apply

For inquiries about this position, please contact Chelsea Salyer at [2] recruiting@radpartners.com or (423) 608-3458.

Radiology Partners Overview

Radiology Partners, through its affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation.

As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare.

Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential.

We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all.

Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

Radiology Partners participates in [3] E-verify.

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All communication during the interview and hiring process should come from an email address ending in "@radpartners.com."If you suspect you are receiving a fraudulent job offer or solicitation from Radiology Partners or one of our local practices, please notify our Recruiting Teamat [4] recruiting@radpartners.com.

References

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Position Details

Employment Type: Full-time (30+ hrs/week)/FULLTIME

Location City

Palm Springs

Location State

CA

Work Location Type

On-site

Subspecialty

Interventional Radiology (IR)

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license and certificate of authority to practice as a PA or NP in the State of California. Certification by the NCCPA or AANP and Basic Life Support/ACLS certification are required, with at least one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Diagnostic proceduresArthrographyFluoroscopyPatient monitoringLaboratory study interpretationImaging study interpretation

Interventional Radiology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiology Partners ranks #4 of 14 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 132 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates IR Physician Assistant- Palm Springs, CA at Radiology Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,545 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,545 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Palm Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$833k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,110/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Radiology Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
CME
PTO
Annual discretionary bonus
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required