Coastal California Gastroenterologist Opportunity - Santa Cruz

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is looking for a full-time, 1.0 FTE board-eligible or certified Gastroenterologist to join our team in Santa Cruz, California.

• Opportunity in General Gastroenterology
• Access to an Endoscopy Unit within a cutting-edge Maternity and Surgery Center
• Full-time commitment involves 35 patient contact hours weekly
• Supportive, physician-led work environment
• Flexible scheduling and sabbatical options to promote work-life balance
• Includes malpractice tail coverage

Qualifications:

• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology

About Us:

We are among the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the nation, comprising over 2,100 healthcare professionals across more than 40 specialties, with practices located throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization has received national recognition for excellence, boasting multiple awards for quality care, innovation, and leadership. We are affiliated with a not-for-profit healthcare organization that provides operational and administrative support, including advanced technology, enabling our physicians to concentrate on delivering outstanding patient care.

Community Overview:

Located on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, approximately 70 miles south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz boasts a mild climate and a unique blend of natural beauty. For those who love the outdoors, Santa Cruz offers a perfect mix of beaches, ocean, and mountains. Renowned as a surfing hotspot, the area also features stunning redwoods ideal for hiking and mountain biking, along with the San Lorenzo River for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Cyclists will enjoy the scenic, tree-lined coastal roads. The Santa Cruz Harbor and Municipal Wharf provide easy access to the ocean for fishermen and sailors, along with a variety of shops and dining options. The downtown area, known as Pacific Garden Mall, hosts the Museum of Art and History, exceptional restaurants, unique boutiques, wine tasting rooms, sidewalk cafes, and numerous coffee shops. Santa Cruz is also a vibrant cultural center, featuring live performance venues, an annual Open Studios tour, boutique art shops, and the Tannery Arts Center. Adding to the community's charm, the University of California is located in the nearby foothills, and the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk has been recognized as the Best Boardwalk in the country by USA Today.