Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Internal Medicine Physician

CURAtive

Internal Medicine Opportunity

California Central Coast $50K Sign-On + $50K Retention Bonus

This outpatient Internal Medicine opportunity on California s Central Coast offers the rare combination of strong financial incentives and genuine work-life balance. Join a mission-driven, established practice serving San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria counties, where you can focus on patient care in a supportive environment. With a four-day workweek option, limited call, and significant bonus potential, this role is designed for physicians who want both stability and lifestyle.

Practice Overview

  • 100% outpatient Internal Medicine within a well-established regional group
  • Multiple clinic options, including San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Lompoc, and Santa Maria
  • Optional teaching involvement with a Family Medicine residency program
  • Collaborative infrastructure with strong clinical and administrative support
  • Phone-only call limited to approximately four weeks per year

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with RVU incentives
  • $50,000 sign-on bonus and $50,000 retention bonus
  • Up to $144,000 in student loan repayment
  • Medical benefits, malpractice coverage, retirement match, and relocation assistance
  • Four-day workweek option supporting long-term balance

Candidate Profile

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
  • Eligible for California medical licensure
  • Committed to outpatient-focused, relationship-driven care
  • Position not eligible for J1 or H1B visa sponsorship

About the Central Coast

San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties offer more than 80 miles of coastline, top-rated schools, and access to Cal Poly University. The region is known for hiking, surfing, wineries, and a thriving arts and culinary scene. With convenient access to Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, the area delivers coastal living with connectivity to major California hubs.

Apply today to build an Internal Medicine career where strong compensation meets an unmatched Central Coast lifestyle.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Internal Medicine Physician in Santa Maria, CA vacancy
  • $270k - $315k

     ...same day care and coverage for other PACT providers as needed Collaborate with mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants) Demonstrate clinical competence in history-taking, examination, diagnosis, therapeutic ability, emergencies,... 
    Suggested
    Local area

    VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

    Santa Maria, CA
    4 days ago
  • $10,000 - $11,025 per week

     ...Job Title: Primary Care Physician Department: Medical Administration Reports...  ...skills with all members of the team both internal and external, by first being a patient...  ...in the field Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN or Pediatrics, required. Board Certified... 
    Suggested
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Community Health Centers of the Central Coast

    Santa Maria, CA
    3 days ago
  • $35 per hour

     ...telehealth services. Our commitment to innovation and physician support has made us a trusted name in virtual medicine. We offer substantial flexibility, allowing...  .... Whether your background is in primary care, internal medicine, addiction medicine, emergency medicine,... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Work at office

    QuickMD

    Santa Maria, CA
    3 days ago
  • $280k - $300k

     ...Opportunity Criteria Specialty: Family Medicine Candidate Type: MD, DO Visas...  ...Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) - Med Plus Central Coast, Santa...  ...Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine), you will join the growing primary... 
    Suggested
    H1b
    Local area
    Relocation package
    Monday to Friday

    Dignity Physician Careers

    Santa Maria, CA
    2 days ago
  • $200k

     ...seeking (1) dedicated, full-time Primary Care Physician to join one of the nation's largest and...  ...affiliated with David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Opportunities exist for an...  ...clinician-educator to teach medical students, internal medicine residents and other trainees.... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Contract work
    Traineeship
    Freelance
    Internship
    Seasonal work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Monday to Friday

    Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

    Santa Maria, CA
    7 days ago
  • $200k

     ...Primary Care Physician Opportunity Join Our Mission in Beautiful Southern California...  ...affiliated with David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Opportunities exist for an academic...  ...clinician-educator to teach medical students, internal medicine residents and other trainees.... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Traineeship
    Freelance
    Work at office
    Local area
    Monday to Friday

    US Department of Veterans Affairs

    Santa Maria, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...Staff Physician We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Physicians to join our County Health team! The current vacancy...  ...doctors who are Board Certified or eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics, or other recognized... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Part time
    Relocation
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    GovernmentJobs.com

    Santa Maria, CA
    4 days ago
  • $13,461.54 - $14,841.34 per week

    Job Title: Chief Physician of OB/GYN Department: Medical Administration Reports To: Chief...  ...by staff physicians, residents and interns as needed. Confers with consultants regarding...  ...clinical experience in the practice of medicine, two of which have been in Medical Administration... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Afternoon shift

    Community Health Centers of the Central Coast

    Santa Maria, CA
    5 days ago
  •  ...human, more effective, and more achievable. Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Pediatric Care, Primary Care, Child Care, Internal Medicine, Internal Care, Physician, Healthcare, Health Care, Patient Care, Hospital, Medical AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce... 
    Full time
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Relocation
    Shift work
    Night shift

    AMN Healthcare

    Santa Maria, CA
    3 days ago
  • $350k

     ...Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: Curative Pay: $350,000 to $550,000 per year...  ...Profile Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds Active California license or eligibility... 
    Full time
    H1b
    Immediate start
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    Curative

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  •  ...care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Pediatric Care, Primary Care, Child Care, Internal Medicine, Internal Care, Physician, Healthcare, Health Care, Patient Care, Hospital, Medical
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Relocation
    Shift work

    AMN Healthcare

    Santa Maria, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Job Summary and Responsibilities Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Physician - Dignity Health Perinatal and Women's Center, Santa Maria, CA As our Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Physician, you will join the premier high-risk obstetrics team at Pacific Central Coast Health... 
    Immediate start
    Relocation package

    Dignity Health

    Santa Maria, CA
    5 days ago
  • $200k

    Job Title This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program...
    Work at office
    Remote work

    US Government Jobs

    Santa Maria, CA
    1 day ago
  • $250k - $300k

     ...Full-time Description Position Summary The Staff Physician works with the Center Leadership Team at assigned Center, and...  ...federal, state, and company policies Knowledge of occupational medicine requirements and clinical operations, including OSHA and DOT... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Relocation package
    Monday to Friday
    Night shift
    Weekend work

    Agile Occupational Medicine

    Santa Maria, CA
    3 days ago
  • $275k

     ...Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Nipomo, CA Employer: CompHealth Pay: $275,000 per year Start...  ...or 203.663.9372. ~ Critical need, area on the coast ~ Internal medicine physicians or family physicians needed ~4- or 5-day work week schedule... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Contract work
    Immediate start

    CompHealth

    Nipomo, CA
    11 hours ago
  •  ...Staff Physician We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Physicians to join our County Health team! The current vacancy is for one (1) part-time (0.5 FTE) Primary Care Physician at the Santa Maria Health Center in Santa Maria. The County classification title is... 
    Full time
    Part time

    County of Santa Barbara

    Santa Maria, CA
    4 days ago
  • $350k - $365k

     ...Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: CompHealth Pay: $350,000 to $365,000 per year Start Date: ASAP About the Position You will enjoy living and working in this central California coastal town an... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Contract work
    Immediate start

    CompHealth

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  •  ...Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: Provider Healthcare Pay: Competitive...  ...Start Date: ASAP About the Position OB/GYN Locum Tenens Physician in California – High Pay & Flexibility! Looking for... 
    Weekly pay
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Locum
    Immediate start
    Relocation
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Provider Healthcare

    Santa Maria, CA
    6 days ago
  •  ...Doctor of Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-215907-MD-CA... 
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Locum
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    LocumTenens.com

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  • Family Medicine physician job in California : You will enjoy living and working in this central California coastal town an hour from Santa Barbara. Its climate is mild and the beautiful vistas and incomparable seascapes make it a desirable community to call home. As industry... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Contract work
    H1b
    Visa sponsorship
    Work visa

    CompHealth

    Santa Maria, CA
    4 days ago
  • $270k

     ...Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: CompHealth Pay: $270,000 per year Start Date...  ...per hour Board-certified or board-eligible family medicine physicians encouraged to apply Group practice employment model with... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Contract work
    H1b
    Immediate start
    Visa sponsorship

    CompHealth

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $275k

     ...Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: CompHealth Pay: $275,000 per year Start Date: ASAP About the Position You will enjoy living and working in this central California coastal town, an hour from Santa Barbara... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Contract work
    Immediate start
    Relocation package
    Monday to Friday

    CompHealth

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $250k - $280k

     ...Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: CompHealth Pay: $250,000 to $280,000 per year Start Date: ASAP About the Position You will enjoy living and working in this central California coastal town an hour from... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Immediate start
    Relocation package
    Monday to Friday

    CompHealth

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $300k - $375k

     ...Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: CompHealth Pay: $300,000 to $375,000 per year Start Date: ASAP About the Position You will enjoy living and working in this central California coastal town an... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Immediate start
    Relocation package

    CompHealth

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  •  ...practice. An ideal candidate should value practicing evidence-based medicine and should be comfortable treating all ages. This role...  ...performed at the clinics Provide supervision and consultation to physician assistants and nurse practitioners Provide consultation... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Locum

    Provider Healthcare

    Santa Maria, CA
    11 hours ago
  •  ...Looking for a Family Medicine MD/DO for maternity coverage Hourly + Travel Expenses Santa Maria, CA Outpatient FQHC Credentialing: 30-60 days Start: 1/5/26 End: 3/27/26 Schedule: M-F 8-5 Patient Volume: 20-30 - pre-booked... 
    Hourly pay

    DocStar Medical Partners LLC

    Santa Maria, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...Job Title : Medical Corps Officer (Physician) Category / Component : Officer • Both Overview Medical Corps Officers are Navy physicians...  ...; exposure to unique patient populations and operational medicine challenges; administrative and leadership responsibilities in... 
    Apprenticeship
    Internship
    Worldwide
    Overseas
    Flexible hours

    US Navy

    Santa Maria, CA
    4 days ago
  •  ...consistent OB volume with the support needed to focus on patient care. Practice Details Established group with multiple physicians and APP support in place Average of approximately 80 deliveries per month across the group Clinical mix of roughly 70% OB... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Relocation package

    Curative

    Santa Maria, CA
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other Location: Santa Maria, CA Employer: Provider Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Nights - 5 days Start Date: ASAP About the Position Pediatrician... 
    Weekly pay
    Full time
    Part time
    Locum
    Immediate start
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift

    Provider Healthcare

    Santa Maria, CA
    6 days ago
  • $120 - $145 per hour

     ...your consultant for details." Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens... 
    Hourly pay
    Locum
    Monday to Friday

    Weatherby Healthcare

    Santa Maria, CA
    23 hours ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Internal Medicine Physician. Be the first to apply!