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Palm Springs, California

Pulmonologist Physician

Pulmonology 8.8 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $364,900

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Join a growing pulmonary medicine program at Desert Regional Medical Center, part of Desert Care Network’s expanding specialty care footprint. You will step into a newly established clinic with strong operational support and a built-in referral base. This is a 100% outpatient role designed for physicians seeking predictable schedules and minimal call burden. The organization is committed to growth, offering long-term stability and a collaborative care environment.

Position Highlights

  • Practice located on hospital campus at Desert Regional Medical Center
  • 100% outpatient clinical focus
  • Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Call limited to your own patients; inpatient call handled by hospital
  • New clinic environment with opportunity to shape practice growth
  • Average 15+ patients per day
  • Supported by operational staff and medical assistants

What We Offer

  • Base compensation ranging from $364,900 to $557,400, based on qualifications
  • Predictable weekday schedule with no hospital call requirements
  • Employment model within an established health system
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • BE/BC and fellowship trained in Pulmonary Medicine
  • Open to residents and fellows

Why Palm Springs

Palm Springs offers an exceptional quality of life with over 300 days of sunshine annually and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation. You will enjoy golf, hiking, and resort-style amenities set against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains.

The area features a relaxed lifestyle with upscale dining, art, and culture, while still providing convenient access to Los Angeles and San Diego. It is an ideal location for physicians seeking both professional opportunity and a balanced, resort-style living experience.

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 100% outpatient pulmonary medicine services within a newly established clinic. Manage an average of 15+ patients per day with a focus on predictable weekday scheduling.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified and fellowship trained in Pulmonary Medicine. The position is open to current residents and fellows.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient CarePatient ManagementClinical Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pulmonologist Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pulmonology — ranked against 109 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

Pulmonology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.3% 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 ~$461k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $417k 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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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 8.8
Among the best 10% of Pulmonology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 109 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Palm Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$833k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,110/mo≈ 7% 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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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Deferred Compensation Program
Relocation Assistance