Overview
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Schedule
- Rounding and admitting/swing shifts with optional additional admitting/swing shifts available for extra compensation
- Source-listed pay
- $315,000 – $340,000
- Practice
- Hospital-based · Acute care hospital
Not yet verified against the original posting
Role summary
Full-time Hospitalist position at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA offering $315k–$340k base salary with productivity bonus, $40k sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including employer-paid medical/dental, pension, 401(k) match, and CME allowance. Role emphasizes inpatient care in an open ICU setting with physician autonomy, opportunity to precept APPs and residents, and optional additional shifts for extra compensation.
What the posting highlights
- Open ICU setting
- Care setting: Inpatient only
- Patient population: Inpatient general medical population
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
One shared annual scale shows source-listed base pay and physician-reported total compensation as separate rows. Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.
The source lists this pay, but SalaryDr has not yet verified it against an official employer posting.
Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $315,000 – $340,000
- Pay context
- Source-listed pay · not yet verified
- Evidence
- Santa Cruz, California, offers. We are offering a competitive annual salary ranging from $315k-$340k, with productivity-based bonus potential. You will also receive a generous Sign-on Bonus
- Observed
- 1 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Guaranteed base salary $315k–$340k with productivity-based bonus potential
- Bonus / incentives
- Productivity-based bonus potential · Not explicitly quantified
- Signing bonus
- $40,000
Benefits named in the posting
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage
- 100% employer-paid dental coverage
- Employer-sponsored pension
- 401(k) with matching
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Relocation assistance $20,000
- PSLF-eligible employer (student loan forgiveness opportunities)
Employer
CommonSpirit Health
Claim this free profile to see who's viewing your roles and manage your listings.
Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based
- Facility type
- Acute care hospital
- Beds
- 222
- Patient population
- Inpatient general medical population
- 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 $315,000–$340,000 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 $40,000 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?
Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.
Work Design
- Schedule
- Rounding and admitting/swing shifts with optional additional admitting/swing shifts available for extra compensation
- Shift type
- Day and swing shifts
- Patient volume
- Not explicitly stated
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient only
- Coverage model
- Open ICU setting
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- Pay not verified
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 85%
Full description
Job Summary and Responsibilities Full-time Hospitalist Position with Dignity Health Medical Group in Beautiful Santa Cruz, CA! As our Hospitalist, you will join Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican, a physician-led, patient-centered organization, in beautiful Santa Cruz, California. You will become a vital part of our well-established, collegial team at Dominican Hospital, providing high-quality inpatient care within a supportive and collaborative environment. Embrace the quintessential California lifestyle in Santa Cruz, renowned for its stunning coastline, vibrant community, and abundant outdoor activities. You will provide comprehensive inpatient care with a blend of rounding and admitting/swing shifts. This role emphasizes physician autonomy and quality of care within an Open ICU setting, with no procedures or codes required (though optional procedures are available if desired). You'll have the opportunity to precept and mentor APPs and residents, contributing to the education of future healthcare professionals. Additional admitting/swing shifts are also available for extra compensation, allowing you to tailor your schedule and earning potential. To be successful in this role, you will be a full-time Hospitalist seeking a collaborative and supportive team environment with strong physician leadership. You will thrive on an emphasis on quality of care, valuing physician autonomy, and enjoying the exceptional work-life balance that Santa Cruz, California, offers. We are offering a competitive annual salary ranging from $315k-$340k, with productivity-based bonus potential. You will also receive a generous Sign-on Bonus up to $40,000 and Relocation Assistance of $20,000. Your comprehensive benefits package includes 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage, an employer-sponsored pension and 401(k) with matching, a CME allowance, and malpractice coverage. As a PSLF-eligible employer, this position also offers significant student loan forgiveness opportunities. Job Requirements Required Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine 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 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 $341,978/year - $341,978 /year