Jacob A Spencer D O Inc·Palm Desert, California
The surgeon will inherit a high-demand hand and elbow practice, providing comprehensive musculoskeletal care and surgical interventions. Responsibilities include managing a built-in case volume, participating in ER call rotations, and collaborating with an integrated team of therapists.
Bonus based on performance Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Relocation bonus ORTHOPEDIC HAND SURGEON OPPORTUNITY
Elite Private Practice Setting | Replace Retiring Hand Surgeon Immediate Volume | Ancillaries | ASC Ownership
This is a rare opportunity to inherit a high-demand hand surgery practice with structured transition and mentorship from a retiring surgeon at a physician-owned multi-specialty orthopedic group designed for efficiency, growth, and high-income potential.
Spencer Orthopedics is a comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine clinic based in the Coachella Valley that is committed to delivering exceptional musculoskeletal care with a patient-centered approach. Our integrated team of orthopedic specialists, physical and occupational therapists, and chiropractic providers collaborate to diagnose, treat, and restore function while optimizing performance and long-term health. We emphasize treating the whole person through every stage of care, from treatment to recovery to peak performance and injury prevention. By combining advanced non-surgical therapies, regenerative medicine, and physiologic optimization with state-of-the-art surgical techniques to repair, regenerate, or replace damaged tendons, torn ligaments, and painful joints, we personalize patient care and empower our patients to move better, feel stronger, and live without limitation.
Averages 1:5 between two local hospitals ○ $1,300/day stipend (~$90K–$120K+/year) ● ASC Ownership Opportunity (equity + distributions) ● Ancillaries (OT/DME/PRP)
Office Locations: ● Palm Desert, CA ● La Quinta, CA ● Potential future Palm Springs, CA
○ Orthopedics, PT, OT, Chiropractic, DME, PRP/biologics ● Dedicated PA-driven workflow ● High-efficiency ASC utilization
Clinical Scope: Hand and Elbow focused
Transition & Mentorship
● Direct mentorship from retiring surgeon ● Gradual transfer of patients and referrals ● Joint clinics during onboarding ● Immediate surgical cases available
Infrastructure & Support
● Dedicated MA + PA support ● Centralized referral intake ● Established PCP and urgent care network ● Built-in ancillary capture systems
● Expansion into Palm Springs market ● Opportunity to help build multi-surgeon platform ● Future leadership and partnership pathways
● Fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery ● Board eligible/certified Orthopedic Surgery ● Hand and elbow focused ● Growth-oriented and team-focused ● Comfortable in high-efficiency model ● ER Call Coverage: Averages 1:5 between two local hospitals
Located in the California resort towns of Palm Desert and La Quinta, the Coachella Valley boasts year-round sunshine, towering palm trees and scenic mountainscapes, as well as a plethora of golf courses, hiking and biking trails, and is only 30min from Palm Spring International Airport, 45 min from forested mountains and 1.5hrs from SoCal beaches and ski resorts. Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego are all within 2 hours.
Submit CV and optional cover letter to DrSpencer@SpencerOrthopedics.com.
Candidates must be fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery and be board eligible or certified in Orthopedic Surgery. The ideal candidate is growth-oriented and comfortable working within a high-efficiency, physician-owned practice model.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
