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Description

Locum OB Hospitalist (Per Diem) – Palm Springs, CA

Per diem OB hospitalist shifts at a leading facility in Palm Springs, CA—ideal if you want 24-hour in-house coverage with a predictable rotation. Competitive hourly pay ($214.50/hr) with a weekly pay schedule via direct deposit and comprehensive medical benefits (W-2). Start on 06/13/2026 for ongoing coverage needs.

Quick Facts

  • Location: 1150 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (Desert Regional Medical Center)

  • Start Date: 06/13/2026

  • End Date/Duration: Not specified

  • Shift: 24-hour in-house shifts

  • Hours/Week: Not specified

  • Employment Type: Locum Tenens – Per Diem

  • License/Certs: California licensure required

  • Experience: OB hospitalist experience required (see below)


Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $214.50/hr

  • Weekly Pay Schedule: Weekly pay via direct deposit (W-2)

  • Medical Benefits: Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)

  • Referral Bonus: Robust referral bonus program

  • Paid Sick Time: Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws

  • Reimbursements: Licensure–certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

  • Pay package discussed upon application: (No additional undisclosed pay/rate details provided beyond the hourly rate above)


What You’ll Do

  • Attend deliveries and provide OB inpatient coverage during your assigned in-house shift

  • Provide OB triage, patient evaluation, and management for presenting patients

  • Manage obstetric emergencies and provide fetal monitoring as indicated

  • Assist with surgical cases and provide first assist support as needed

  • Provide evaluation and management in the ER coverage setting for OB-related needs

  • Participate in patient care workflow including assessment and follow-up on the OB service

  • Support a busy OB practice attending approximately 30 deliveries per month (based on site volume)


What You Need

Required


  • California licensure

  • Board certification in OB/GYN (as applicable)

  • BLS/ACLS capability (site requirements may be confirmed during onboarding)

  • Ability to work in-house 24-hour shifts



Preferred


  • Experience supporting hospital-based OB triage and delivery coverage

  • Comfort working in a community hospital environment with affiliated specialty support (maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology support)


About the Assignment

This per diem OB hospitalist assignment is based at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA, supporting a community Level III NICU and a high-volume obstetric service. The coverage model includes 24-hour in-house shifts, with support from affiliated maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology practices as needed, and an estimated ~30 deliveries per month.


VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSRN



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Post Date: Jun 14, 2026
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