Job Description
Job Summary
Why Join Us
Join the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional Medical Center in beautiful Palm Springs, California, and become part of a growing surgical oncology program with strong multidisciplinary cancer care support. This employed opportunity offers the ability to build a thriving practice, work alongside experienced oncology specialists, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life in one of Southern California's most desirable destinations.
Position Highlights
- Employed Surgical Oncologist position with the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Desert Regional Medical Center
- Growth opportunity within an established cancer program and expanding market
- Practice located on the hospital campus for convenient access to surgical and oncology resources
- Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Balanced 50/50 split between outpatient clinic and procedural/operative responsibilities
- Dedicated focus on surgical oncology patients within a multidisciplinary cancer care environment
- Approximately 10 new referrals per week with significant growth potential
- Call responsibilities limited to management of your own patients
- Collaborative multidisciplinary support team available to providers
- Hospital privileges at Desert Regional Medical Center
- Opportunity to mentor and interact with general surgery residents who may shadow the practice
- Residents and fellows encouraged to apply
- Ideal start date approximately 90 days following signed agreement
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation ranging from $406,600 to $572,400, based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off and CME support
- Malpractice insurance provided with tail coverage
- Health, dental, life, plus additional insurance options
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified in General Surgery or Surgical Oncology, or Board Eligible if newly trained
- Fellowship training in Surgical Oncology required
- Eligible for California medical licensure
- Strong commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- New graduates, residents, and fellows welcome to apply
Why Palm Springs
Palm Springs offers over 300 days of sunshine annually, world-class golf, luxury resorts, renowned dining, and endless outdoor recreation. Nestled against the scenic San Jacinto Mountains, the region provides a relaxed desert lifestyle while remaining conveniently accessible to Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. Residents enjoy a lower cost of living than many coastal California markets, making Palm Springs an exceptional place to build both a career and a lifestyle.
Organization Description
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!
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Palm Springs, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $406,600–$572,400 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://jobs.tenethealth.com |
About Company
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.
Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.
Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.
Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
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