Family Medicine Faculty

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Faculty Family Medicine Physician - Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, CA

As our Faculty Family Medicine Physician, you will join Marian Regional Medical Center, a distinguished service of Dignity Health, providing comprehensive clinical care while shaping the next generation of family physicians within our well-established academic practice.

You will provide comprehensive clinical care within a fully ACGME-accredited program with Osteopathic Recognition (the first in CA), supervising 18 total residents (6 per PGY level) as a core faculty member. This role offers a unique team-based care model where each patient care group features Family Medicine Residents, two Faculty Supervising Physicians, and two Medical Assistants, all within a structured schedule consisting of 60% Faculty Time and 40% Outpatient Clinic time.

To be successful in this role, you will be a dedicated and compassionate Faculty Family Medicine Physician with strong clinical skills, a passion for graduate medical education, and a commitment to inspiring and training future family physicians in a supportive, mission-driven environment, supported by protected Thursday didactics covering practice management, resident/faculty alignment, and program wellness initiatives.

We are offering a highly competitive compensation package, including an annual salary of $280,000 (dependent on experience) plus productivity & quality incentives. This exceptional offer is complemented by generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and dedicated student loan assistance available for new graduates (less than 3 years out). New hires may also benefit from practicing with a fully PSLF-eligible employer to maximize federal loan forgiveness options. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, a 401(k) with employer matching, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and an annual CME allowance for professional development.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
• Active or eligible license in the state of California
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Where You'll Work

Santa Maria, located along the pristine Pacific Ocean halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, offers the perfect mix of coastal beauty and community warmth. Nestled in the foothills of Santa Barbara County wine country, you will enjoy ideal year-round sunshine, picturesque landscapes, and an active outdoor lifestyle. As the most populated city in Santa Barbara County, the community features excellent schools, rich cultural diversity, and immediate access to world-class beaches, making the Central Coast an ideal place to call home.

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