The sole primary provider of health services in the Morongo Basin in Joshua Tree, CA, Hi-Desert Medical Center is actually a part of the Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District, which also includes the High-Desert Continuing Care Center. Over 68,000 local residents benefit from the services 28 specialties offered by more than 100 physicians and 515 employees, provided in a modern 59-bed acute primary care hospital, complemented by 120 beds available at the High-Desert Continuing Care Center. Both facilities are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and the California Medical Association, and the hospital is also a member of the California Healthcare Association and the Hospital Council of Southern California.
Hi-Desert Medical Center has become Morongo Basin?s leader for health care services, based upon a foundation of state-of-the-art equipment, expertise and dedication, all combined to deliver the highest quality in medical services. As a non-profit, community hospital, all revenue is redirected into the facilities in order to improve and keep up with the latest technology. Departments such as Behavioral Health (including diagnosis, medication and symptom management of behavior related problems), Cardiopulmonary Services, Emergencies, Family Health, Home Health Services, Women?s Services (including prenatal education program), Sleep Disorders Center (including physical examination, diagnosis and treatment), Hospice Services (providing care for seniors), Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Continuing Care Center, Surgery, Medical Imaging and the Helen Gray Education Center (for the organization of community events) and the Airway Outpatient Surgery Center, all benefit from these investments to offer the best treatment and attention possible.
A mere 30 minutes away from Palm Springs, Hi-Desert Medical Center has a lot to offer for someone looking for a job in the health field. Taking pride in being an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Hi-Desert Medical Center offers competitive salaries as well as additional benefits such as medical plan (PPO Plan), education assistance program, retirement plan (403B) and life insurance, among many others. Positions are currently available, including several for nursing, and the application can be made via the job application form provided on the website. No less interesting are the scholarship programs offered for registered nursing students. Looking for a warm, welcoming community to work? Give Hi-Desert Medical Center a try.