Internal Medicine Hospitalist – Live & Practice on California’s Central Coast | Santa Barbara, CA
Overview
- Location
- Santa Barbara, California
- Schedule
- Average of 12 shifts per month, approximately 7 day shifts and 5 night shifts · No traditional call responsibilities; coverage through scheduled shifts
- Source-listed pay
- $300,000 – $350,000
- Practice
- Physician-led, multispecialty medical group · Hospital
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Internal Medicine Hospitalist position in Santa Barbara, CA offers a hybrid hospitalist schedule averaging 12 shifts per month with no traditional call. Compensation includes a base salary with productivity incentives, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including loan assistance and malpractice coverage, practicing within a physician-led multispecialty group using Epic EHR.
What the posting highlights
- Shift-based hospitalist coverage model with no traditional call
- Care setting: Inpatient hospitalist position
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $300,000 – $350,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- he opportunity to live and work along California's Central Coast. Compensation & Benefits $300,000-$350,000 annual base salary One-year income guarantee Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Productivit
- Observed
- 1 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Base salary plus productivity incentives; one-year income guarantee
- Bonus / incentives
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Benefits named in the posting
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Disability coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Covered licensure, DEA, and board certification fees
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Home loan assistance program
- Student loan repayment assistance
Employer
Sutter Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Physician-led, multispecialty medical group
- Facility type
- Hospital
- EHR
- Epic
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $300,000–$350,000 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?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Average of 12 shifts per month, approximately 7 day shifts and 5 night shifts
- Call burden
- No traditional call responsibilities; coverage through scheduled shifts
- Shift type
- Day and night shifts
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient hospitalist position
- Coverage model
- Shift-based hospitalist coverage model with no traditional call
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Sansum Santa Barbara Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Hospitalist to join our collaborative inpatient team in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. This is an opportunity to practice within a physician-led, multispecialty organization with strong specialist support, seamless care coordination, and a shared commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. The position follows a hybrid hospitalist model averaging 12 shifts per month, including approximately 7 day shifts and 5 night shifts. There is no traditional call responsibility, with coverage provided through scheduled shifts. We are seeking a team-oriented physician who values clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate patient care. In return, you'll enjoy a rewarding hospitalist career with a respected medical group and the opportunity to live and work along California's Central Coast. Compensation & Benefits $300,000–$350,000 annual base salary One-year income guarantee Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Productivity incentives Home loan assistance program Student loan repayment assistance PSLF-eligible employer Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with profit sharing CME allowance and paid CME time Malpractice insurance with tail coverage Disability coverage Generous paid time off Covered licensure, DEA, and board certification fees Qualifications MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Eligible for California medical licensure Current or eligible DEA certification Eligible to work in the United States Join Us and Enjoy Average of 12 shifts per month No traditional call responsibilities Collaborative inpatient team Strong multispecialty support Integrated care with shared Epic EHR Physician-led practice environment Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Exceptional work-life balance on California's Central Coast Organization Details Sansum Medical Group offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment supported by an established multispecialty network. Our physicians benefit from strong clinical resources, coordinated care, and a culture focused on quality, teamwork, and an exceptional physician and patient experience. Community Information Santa Barbara offers an exceptional combination of coastal beauty, year-round outdoor recreation, and an outstanding quality of life. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the area is known for its beaches, hiking and biking trails, renowned restaurants and wineries, excellent schools, and Mediterranean climate. With a regional airport offering convenient travel and Los Angeles approximately 95 miles away, Santa Barbara provides the relaxed atmosphere of a coastal community with easy access to major metropolitan amenities. Live and practice in one of California's most desirable destinations while building a rewarding career on the Central Coast.