Monterey, California: We seek a skilled INPATIENT PHYSICIAN Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrician to join a respected post-acute care service in desirable Monterey County. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise and support inpatients with a wide range of conditions, situations and rehabilitation needs while earning a great income and enjoying an excellent work/life balance.Full-time physicians typically spend 4 hours/day or less rounding on an average of 16-18 patients and coordinating care with nursing leadership. The remainder of your 8-hour shift can be spent offsite, with charting done at home while you remain available for phone/text consults and orders. Part time schedules are also available.Hospitalists and Primary Care Physicians who enjoy working with post-acute patients will thrive in this role. As baby boomers age and hospitals discharge patients quickly, this healthcare sector is seeing rapid expansion. The result is a unique opportunity for physicians to make a significant impact in an essential, dynamic field. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy to make independent clinical decisions in these dedicated facilities with strong support from experienced collaborative interdisciplinary teams that include a Lead Medical Director, NP/PAs, Nurses, Therapists, Pharmacists and onsite Medical Coordinators.Become part of a respected team of specialists supporting several skilled nursing facilities across California. You will build meaningful relationships with patients and their families while providing rewarding continuity of care. If you are passionate about providing high-quality post-acute care for vulnerable, high-need patients, and seeing them through their recovery, we want to hear from you. Physicians interested in a leadership path will be supported on their way to becoming Medical Directors.Salaries start at $300K/year, based on experience, with benefits including liability insurance, health, dental and vision insurance, reimbursed medical license fees, an annual budget for your CME, paid holidays plus paid time off for vacation time / sick leave, participation in a 401k plan and more. Doctors interested in a part time schedule will earn a highly competitive hourly rate.Monterey Bay is 15 minutes north of Carmel, 60 minutes south of San Jose and 90 minutes South of San Francisco. With miles of incredibly scenic coastline, a strong surf culture, enticing parks and beaches, and conscientious living with a Mediterranean climate, the Monterey Bay area offers endless opportunities for you and your family.Residents here enjoy abundant outdoor activities, arts and culture and diverse educational opportunities. Fertile central coast farmland yields fresh organic produce available via farmers markets nearly every day of the week. This community hosts an eclectic array of cultural events. Creativity and individuality thrive here. Public schools are highly rated, and stimulating educational opportunities are offered at the University of California-Santa Cruz just 40 minutes away.This area features miles of hiking and biking trails, kayaking, sailing, rock climbing, camping and golf at Pebble Beach and many other courses. There are more than a dozen State Parks in the area, with ecosystems ranging from arid coastline to thickly wooded hills and abundant waterfalls. Try mountain biking on a well-marked trail or on a wide array of shoreline trails. Big Sur, Carmel and Pacific Grove are mere minutes away. There is always something fun to do around Monterey Bay! Contact us today to learn more about this excellent new opportunity.Position Highlights:Excellent schedule: 4 hours/day or less seeing patients, then remoteHospitalists, Primary Care physicians welcome, IM/FP trainedInteresting and rewarding role in post-acute care High degree of autonomy with excellent support teamDesirable Monterey Bay areaSalary starts at $300K, based on experience, plus benefitsOption with support to become Medical Director