Pediatrician – DAP Health - Palm Springs Suburb of California

Transform Lives. Advance Health Equity. Thrive in the Desert.

DAP Health is seeking a mission-driven Pediatrician to join our dynamic and compassionate care team at our Desert Hot Springs Community Health Main Campus. As a leading nonprofit healthcare organization serving the Coachella Valley and San Diego County, DAP Health provides comprehensive, inclusive, and high-quality care to diverse and underserved populations.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven organization where you can make a lasting impact while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in beautiful Southern California, this is the opportunity for you.

Position Overview

As a Pediatrician with DAP Health, you’ll provide full-spectrum outpatient primary care for pediatric patients—delivering preventive, acute, and chronic care in a supportive, team-based environment. You’ll collaborate closely with other providers, medical assistants, and mid-level practitioners to ensure every child receives coordinated, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care, from well-child visits to chronic disease management

• Perform clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment following established care standards

• Supervise and collaborate with mid-level providers and clinical support staff

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer review processes

• Contribute to DAP Health’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program, promoting continuity, prevention, and whole-family health

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

• Active California medical license and DEA license (or ability to obtain)

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• EPIC EHR experience and current CPR certification (American Heart Association) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: $290,000 – $300,000

• Productivity incentives and performance bonuses

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan with 7% employer contribution

• Generous paid time off, CME allowance, and paid holidays

• Eligible for federal and state loan repayment programs (NHSC and CalHealthCares)

Location

Desert Hot Springs Community Health Main Campus
Desert Hot Springs, CA – just minutes from Palm Springs, offering stunning desert landscapes, outdoor recreation, and year-round sunshine.

Join Us

Be part of a respected organization making a measurable difference—while enjoying the lifestyle and beauty of the Coachella Valley.

Apply Today
Contact: Jill Wilkinson
Email: jwilkinson@practicematch.com

DAP Health is a leading nonprofit community health center committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse populations of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our Desert Hot Springs Community Health Main Campus, located at 11645 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, offers comprehensive services including primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and wellness programs—all designed to support the whole person.

Situated just minutes from the vibrant city of Palm Springs, our location provides access to stunning desert landscapes, world-class golf courses, hiking trails, arts and cultural events, and a welcoming, close-knit community. Palm Springs is known for its year-round sunshine, outdoor lifestyle, and proximity to major Southern California cities, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

We are dedicated to advancing health equity and improving access for underserved and vulnerable communities within a warm, inclusive environment. 

DAP Health is a deemed Federally Qualified Health Center under the Federal Tort Claims Act. This designation makes DAP providers Federal Public Health Service Employees for the purpose of medical malpractice insurance coverage. This health center receives MMS funding and has Federal Public Health Services (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

*This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.*