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Coachella Valley, California

Gastroenterologist Physician

GastroenterologyIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $540K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

A thriving gastroenterology group in the heart of the Coachella Valley is expanding — and this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven team delivering high-quality GI care.

You'll practice in a well-supported environment with access to a dedicated GI Lab and advanced hospital resources, backed by a team built to help you succeed. This is a full-time employed role with a compensation package that reflects both your expertise and your value.

If you're looking for clinical excellence in a setting that also offers an exceptional quality of life, this opportunity deserves your attention.

Position Highlights

  • Specialty: General Gastroenterology (clinic and procedural)
  • Employment type: Full-time, employed position
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Call: Required
  • Practice setting: Busy outpatient clinic with strong ancillary support
  • Facilities: Access to a dedicated GI Lab and advanced hospital resources

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $540K–$850K
  • Strong ancillary support staff
  • Access to a dedicated GI Lab and advanced hospital resources
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
  • Eligible for California medical licensure

Why Coachella Valley

The Coachella Valley offers a lifestyle as remarkable as the career opportunity itself — with year-round sunshine, stunning desert mountain views, and an outdoor recreation scene that includes world-class golf, hiking, and more.

The region is home to iconic cultural events like the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals, alongside a vibrant arts scene, excellent schools, and premier resort amenities. Getting here is easy with convenient access through Palm Springs International Airport, and once you arrive, you may never want to leave. This is desert living at its finest — dynamic, sun-drenched, and full of opportunity.

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

The physician will provide high-quality general gastroenterology care in both clinic and procedural settings. Responsibilities include managing patient care, performing GI procedures, and participating in the required call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in the state of California.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical careProcedural carePatient assessmentGI Lab proceduresMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCollaborationMedical documentation

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Tenet Healthcare

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance