Santa Cruz, California Pulmonary ICU Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Pulmonary/Critical Care Opportunity in Santa Cruz, CA

Full-Scope Practice | Leadership Opportunity | Coastal California

 

An expanding Pulmonary/Critical Care program in Santa Cruz, California is adding another physician to its team. This full-scope role combines outpatient pulmonary, ICU coverage, and inpatient consults within a collaborative hospital-based practice. With additional APP support on the way and opportunities for leadership and program development, this is an ideal time to help shape the future of Pulmonary/Critical Care while living in one of California’s most sought-after coastal communities.

 

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.

\nCompany Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.