Physician - Hospital Medicine - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus! - Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients. As a 100% physician-owned partnership led by frontline physicians, all equitable owners share in financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

About the Role

Up to $50K sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians with 2-3 years of previous Hospitalist experience. Current CA state license is a plus. No nights required. Shifts can be split between Mendocino, Howard Memorial, and Ukiah Valley.

The Practice

• Adventist Health Ukiah Valley – Ukiah, California
• Adventist Health Howard Memorial – Willits, California
• Adventist Health Mendocino Coast – Fort Bragg, California
• 24-bed critical access hospital with a 4-bed open ICU
• 6,000 encounters per year
• Hospitalist handles admits; ED runs codes
• On-site labs and imaging
• Partnership Health Quality Award for 100% quality metrics

The Community

Fort Bragg, California, is a charming coastal town known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Located along the stunning Mendocino Coast, Fort Bragg offers residents access to picturesque beaches, including Glass Beach, famous for its colorful sea glass. The town is surrounded by scenic hiking trails in places like the Mendocino Headlands State Park and Russian Gulch State Park. Fort Bragg’s unique history can be explored at landmarks such as the historic Skunk Train, offering a scenic ride through redwood forests. The town’s mild, temperate climate features cool, foggy summers and mild winters, ideal for those who enjoy a coastal lifestyle. With a strong sense of community, a slower pace of life, and a focus on sustainability, Fort Bragg is a special place to live and work, offering outdoor adventures and a close-knit, welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Superior Health Plan Options
• Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Partnership models allow a K-1 status pay structure, enabling high tax deductions
• Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
• Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
• EAP and travel assistance included
• Student loan refinancing discounts
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of patients, communities, and employees

Pay

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked. In addition, Vituity physicians participate in the partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.