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Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

santa cruz, CA

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Job description

Pulmonary/Critical Care Opportunity in Santa Cruz, CA

Full-Scope Practice Leadership Opportunity Coastal California

Join an expanding Pulmonary/Critical Care program in beautiful Santa Cruz, California. This full-scope opportunity includes outpatient pulmonary medicine, ICU coverage, and inpatient pulmonary consults within a collaborative hospital-based practice. With additional APP support planned and opportunities to contribute to program development, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing service line while enjoying life on the California coast.

Practice Highlights

Join an established team of 5 Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians

Full-scope practice including outpatient pulmonary medicine, ICU coverage, and inpatient pulmonary consults

Hospital is actively recruiting 2 Advanced Practice Providers to expand clinical support

Opportunity to participate in program development, with a leadership role available for the right candidate

Flexible scheduling model with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for increased earnings

Schedule

Rotating schedule that includes:Outpatient Pulmonary Clinic (6:00 AM 6:00 PM)

ICU Coverage (6:00 PM 6:00 AM)

Inpatient Pulmonary/Ward Coverage (6:00 AM 6:00 PM)

Physicians rotate through all clinical settings to maintain a diverse practice

Night coverage shared with APP support as the program continues to grow

Flexible scheduling model designed to balance patient care across the service line

Compensation & Benefits

$450,000 base salary

Additional productivity incentives for outpatient and inpatient pulmonary services

ICU coverage compensated separately from RVU production

Opportunity to earn $500,000-$525,000+ through productivity and additional shifts

Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, malpractice coverage, paid time off, CME, and relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

Comfortable practicing across outpatient pulmonary, inpatient consults, and critical care

Interest in leadership or program development welcomed but not required

Open to experienced physicians and graduating fellows

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz combines an outstanding quality of life with the beauty of California's Central Coast. Enjoy year-round mild weather, world-class beaches, redwood forests, hiking, surfing, and a vibrant downtown, all within easy reach of Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. It's a community where physicians can build a rewarding career while enjoying one of the most sought-after lifestyles in the country.

Worksite address

santa cruz, CA, 95060, US

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