Pulmonary Critical Care Physician
Overview
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Schedule
- Full-time blending outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care
- Source-listed pay
- $415,000 – $450,000
- Practice
- Physician-led medical group · Hospital-affiliated medical group; hospital with 222 beds
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
A full-time pulmonary and critical care physician position at Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican in Santa Cruz, blending outpatient pulmonology and ICU care with a competitive base salary, productivity bonus, and extensive benefits including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Blend of outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care
- Patient population: Patients with pulmonary conditions including COPD, ILD, and sleep disorders
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $415,000 – $450,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- ellent schools, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Pay Range $415,000 - $450,000 /year
- Observed
- 2 mo ago
- Compensation model
- Base salary with productivity-based bonus potential
- Bonus / incentives
- Productivity-based bonus potential
- Signing bonus
- $60,000
Benefits named in the posting
- 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage
- Employer-sponsored pension and 401(k) with matching
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
Employer
CommonSpirit Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Physician-led medical group
- Facility type
- Hospital-affiliated medical group; hospital with 222 beds
- Beds
- 222
- Patient population
- Patients with pulmonary conditions including COPD, ILD, and sleep disorders
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.
Questions to ask the employer
- Is $415,000–$450,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- Is the $60,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Full-time blending outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Blend of outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Job Summary and Responsibilities Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican is seeking a Pulmonology and Critical Care (Pulm/CC) Physician to join our team in Santa Cruz, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven, physician-led group focused on clinical excellence and community impact. Opportunity Highlights Full-time position blending outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care Treat a wide range of pulmonary conditions including COPD, ILD, and sleep disorders Work alongside a team of dedicated pulmonologists Participate in quality improvement and clinical education initiatives Collaborate with specialists in cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, and more Join a mission-driven, patient-focused medical group with strong community ties Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary: $415-450k annually Productivity-based bonus potential Sign-on Bonus up to 60k 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 PSLF-eligible employer Job Requirements MD or DO Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABMS or AOA) California Medical License (or eligibility to obtain) Completion of accredited Internal Medicine residency Where You'll Work Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican , a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a well-established, physician-led medical group providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in Santa Cruz County. We are affiliated with Dominican Hospital , a 222-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital recognized for superior quality and safety. Our affiliation with Dignity Health , one of the nation's largest health systems, connects us to a robust network of medical resources and a shared commitment to excellent, patient-centered care. Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit® , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC Community Description Santa Cruz, California is a coastal paradise known for its scenic beauty, outdoor lifestyle, and vibrant community. Nestled between redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, the city offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, miles of beaches, world-class surf, and endless hiking and biking trails. Home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, the city also boasts a rich arts and cultural scene, excellent schools, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Pay Range $415,000 - $450,000 /year