Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Join Our Red Bluff, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

Our mission in Red Bluff is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.
• Our dedicated team consists of two hospitalists during the day and one at night (one APP during the day).
• We are a diverse team from different ethnic backgrounds and training programs, including internal medicine and family medicine.
• At St. Elizabeth, we’re more than just a healthcare team; we’re a community. We actively participate in various hospital committees.

Qualifications:

• A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified/eligible in internal or family medicine.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• We offer an array of flexible scheduling options, including a balanced 7-days-on, 7-days-off block schedule, allowing for quality time at work and home.

Key Responsibilities:

• You’ll experience an average census of 10-12 per physician, with 1-3 admissions per day and 2-6 admissions per night.
• We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an open ICU with telemedicine critical care 24/7.
• Procedures are not required, and the ED runs codes.
• Cerner EMR and access to Sound Physicians' internal informatics platform.
• Phone consultations with specialists at our larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.
• We maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.

Living and Working in Red Bluff:

• Nestled in Tehama County, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border, Red Bluff boasts a population of around 14,000 on the scenic Sacramento River. Serving as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, it features a Mediterranean climate and is renowned for agriculture, a charming downtown, affordability, and proximity to larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community and making it an attractive place to call home.
• St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a rural gem spread over 3,000 square miles, serving a population of 65,000.
• Red Bluff offers convenient access to larger nearby communities, with Redding located approximately 35–40 minutes north and Chico approximately 45–50 minutes south, providing additional options for housing, dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Compensation:  

• Expected yearly salary is $320,000-$330,000, depending on experience, with an opportunity for competitive bonus/loan forgiveness options.

Melinda Tucker, Director, Clinical Recruiter |  View email address on ziprecruiter.com | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com