Family Medicine Physician

Why Join Us

Desert Care Network offers a rare opportunity to practice academic outpatient medicine within a thriving, mission-driven health system anchored by Desert Regional Medical Center — a Level I Trauma Center at the heart of the Coachella Valley.

You'll join a foundation clinic that sponsors ACGME-accredited residencies across five specialties, putting you at the center of the next generation of physician training.

With a growing primary care network, a brand-new suburban clinic on the horizon, and a leadership team committed to your professional success, this is a practice built for physicians who want both clinical excellence and meaningful impact.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Family Medicine – Outpatient only
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; no nights or weekends
• Setting: Foundation clinic affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center; main office in Palm Springs with a planned new suburban clinic within the Coachella Valley
• Academic Component: Majority of shifts include resident and/or medical student proctoring across ACGME-accredited programs in Family Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Transitional Year
• Patient Volume: Primarily outpatient; all ancillary support on-site
• Team Structure: 1:1 MA support; professionally managed administrative

Responsibilities

• Employment Model: W-2 employment through a successful foundation clinic

What We Offer

• Compensation: $133–$163/hour (W-2 base salary) plus RVU incentive opportunities
• CME stipend
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Active California Medical License or licensure in process preferred
• Experience in family medicine/outpatient medicine preferred; recent graduates with a commitment to outpatient care and teaching will be considered

Why Palm Springs

Palm Springs is one of California's most iconic destinations — a sun-drenched desert city framed by dramatic mountain vistas, swaying palms, and 350+ days of sunshine a year.

The broader Coachella Valley has evolved into a vibrant, diverse region of roughly 600,000 residents, offering world-class golf, tennis, hiking, and skiing at nearby Big Bear, alongside a rich cultural scene featuring high-end dining, live music, and acclaimed events like the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals.

Easy weekend access to Los Angeles, San Diego, and Temecula wine country means you're never far from more, yet the valley's laid-back energy and welcoming community — including the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ residents of any U.S. city — make it a place physicians are proud to call home.

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!