Urgent Care Physician

Where You’ll Work

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Community Description:

Santa Cruz is where California’s natural beauty meets a laid-back coastal vibe. As a resident, you’ll enjoy:

Year-Round Outdoor Adventures: Surf world-class waves, hike through redwood forests, or bike scenic coastal trails.Perfect Climate: Mild weather throughout the year makes every day ideal for exploration.Rich Culture and Community: Savor locally grown food, explore vibrant art scenes, and connect with a diverse and welcoming community.Proximity to Top Destinations: Just a short drive to Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Monterey, yet worlds away from the hustle.

This is your chance to combine professional excellence with an unbeatable lifestyle. Embrace the dream of living and working in one of California’s most breathtaking regions.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Urgent Care Physician (MD or DO), you will join the thriving Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in our Capitola, CA clinic.

You will provide comprehensive Urgent Care services to a diverse community, focusing on lower acuity cases and a variety of acute illnesses and minor trauma. You'll benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal well-being. Our clinic is open 7 days a week from 9am - 7pm.

To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and skilled Urgent Care Physician seeking a fulfilling career with exceptional Save work-life balance and practice autonomy.

• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of non-emergent acute illnesses and minor injuries for patients ages 3 months and older across the lifespan
• Perform and interpret diagnostic testing, including labs, EKGs, and imaging
• Perform in-office procedures consistent with urgent care practice
• Collaborate with and supervise Advanced Practice Providers in a team-based care model
• Ensure timely referrals, escalation of care, and care coordination when needed
• Practice within a highly respected, mission-driven organization

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Competitive annual salary guarantee of $335,000 with production bonuses
• Sign-on bonus: up to $40,000
• Relocation assistance: up to $20,000
• Medical Directorship $24,000 annually
• 160 shifts per year, No overnights
• Annual CME Allowance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Comprehensive benefits for provider and family including 401(k) with employer match.

Job Requirements

Required

• Board-certified or Board-eligible MD or DO in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine
• Active or eligible license in the state of California
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Spanish proficiency is a plus
• Urgent care, emergency medicine, or ambulatory acute care experience