Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

About the role

Pulmonology and Critical Care (Pulm/CC) Physician needed in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA!

You will join Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican in Santa Cruz, CA. You will provide comprehensive pulmonary and critical care services, blending both outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care within a mission-driven, physician-led group focused on clinical excellence and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a wide range of pulmonary conditions, including COPD, ILD, and sleep disorders
• Provide expert critical care in the ICU setting
• Collaborate closely with specialists in cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, and more
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical education initiatives

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board certified in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Active or eligible license in the state of California
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Required: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Required: Board certified in Internal Medicine
• Required: Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Required: Active or eligible license in the state of California
• Required: Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Required: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Skills

• Compassionate
• Proactive
• Communicator
• Trustworthy
• Collaborative
• Balanced

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $415k-$450k, with productivity-based bonus potential
• Sign-on Bonus up to $40k
• Relocation Assistance up to $20k
• Full suite of benefits including 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage
• Employer-sponsored pension and 401(k) with matching
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Patient loan repayment program

Pay and Recognition

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Recognition for outstanding performance and contributions to patient care

Dependent Care

• Flexible options for childcare and family support
• Supportive policies and programs to help balance work and personal life

Travel

• No travel required