Primary Care Physician

Where You’ll Work

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.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.  #HEC

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Primary Care Physician (FM or IM), you will join the thriving Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. We are hiring in our Capitola, Santa Cruz, and Soquel clinics. All incoming physicians will be partnered with a mentor.

You will provide comprehensive Internal Medicine or Family Medicine services to a diverse community, with the flexibility to tailor your practice to your strengths and interests. You'll benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will be a compassionate and skilled Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician (IM or FM) seeking a fulfilling career with exceptional work-life balance, practice autonomy, and minimal bureaucracy.

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse community.
• Have the flexibility to tailor your practice to your strengths and interests.
• Thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and wellness.
• Be supported by an administrative team that lets you focus on patient care, not paperwork.
• Work alongside a group of dedicated, friendly, and collaborative physicians.
• Join a team that values mutual support, shared goals, and lifelong friendships.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Competitive salary guarantee of $300,000 + productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus up to $125,000
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Annual CME Allowance
• Comprehensive benefits for provider and family including 401(k) with employer match

Job Requirements

Required

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

Preferred

• Spanish proficiency a plus