Santa Cruz, California Pulmonary ICU Physician

Pulmonary/Critical Care Opportunity in Santa Cruz, CA

Full-Scope Practice | Leadership Opportunity | Coastal California

Join a growing Pulmonary/Critical Care team in one of California’s most desirable coastal communities. This opportunity offers the full spectrum of pulmonary and critical care medicine, combining outpatient pulmonary, ICU coverage, and inpatient consults within a collaborative hospital-based program. With additional APP support being added and leadership opportunities available, this is an excellent time to help shape the future of the service line.

Practice Highlights

• Join an established team of 5 Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians
• Full-scope practice including outpatient pulmonary medicine, ICU coverage, and inpatient pulmonary consults
• Hospital is actively recruiting 2 Advanced Practice Providers to expand clinical support
• Opportunity to participate in program development, with a leadership role available for the right candidate
• Flexible scheduling model with opportunities to pick up additional shifts for increased earnings

Schedule

• Rotating schedule that includes: * Outpatient Pulmonary Clinic (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) * ICU Coverage (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) * Inpatient Pulmonary/Ward Coverage (6:00 AM–6:00 PM)
• Physicians rotate through all clinical settings to maintain a diverse practice
• Night coverage shared with APP support as the program continues to grow
• Flexible scheduling model designed to balance patient care across the service line

Compensation & Benefits

• $450,000 base salary
• Additional productivity incentives for outpatient and inpatient pulmonary services
• ICU coverage compensated separately from RVU production
• Opportunity to earn $500,000-$525,000+ through productivity and additional shifts
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, malpractice coverage, paid time off, CME, and relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Comfortable practicing across outpatient pulmonary, inpatient consults, and critical care
• Interest in leadership or program development welcomed but not required
• Open to experienced physicians and graduating fellows

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz combines an outstanding quality of life with the beauty of California’s Central Coast. Enjoy year-round mild weather, world-class beaches, redwood forests, hiking, surfing, and a vibrant downtown, all within easy reach of Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. It’s a community where physicians can build a rewarding career while enjoying one of the most sought-after lifestyles in the country.