Internal Medicine Hospitalist – Live & Practice on California’s Central Coast | Santa Barbara, CA

Internal Medicine Hospitalist – Live & Practice on California’s Central Coast | Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara, CaliforniaPosted 13d agoattending physician
$300,000 – $350,000Pay listed on source · unverified
Internal MedicineFull-timeAverage of 12 shifts per month, approximately 7 day shifts and 5 night shifts · No traditional call responsibilities; coverage through scheduled shifts

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

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Physician-led, multispecialty medical group · Hospital

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

Source-listed pay$300k–$350k
Physician-reported total comp$310k–$390k · $350k median
$289kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$401k

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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
Next steps

Employer

Sutter Health

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EHR
Epic
Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Physician-led, multispecialty medical group
Facility type
Hospital
EHR
Epic
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Physician-led, multispecialty medical group

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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.