Urgent Care Physician

Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican is looking for a dedicated Urgent Care Physician to join our exceptional healthcare team in the vibrant coastal community of Santa Cruz, CA. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care in an urgent care setting, we want to hear from you!

Opportunity Highlights:

• Full-time Urgent Care position in a coastal, lifestyle-focused community
• Join a mission-driven team with a strong culture of humankindness and mutual support
• Outpatient, non-emergent care setting with 132 shifts/year
• Emphasis on quality of care over quantity
• Teaching opportunity: precept advanced practice providers and residents
• Collegial work environment with clinical autonomy and minimal administrative burden

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, sign-on, and relocation assistance
  
  • Salary Range: $301,876 annually + productivity incentives
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $40k
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to $20k
• Shareholder Track
• PSLF Eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Comprehensive health benefits including 100% employer-paid medical and dental for you and your family
• Malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Employer-sponsored pension plan
• CME allowance of $2,000 annually

• A valid and unrestricted California medical license
• Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program

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

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Community Description
Santa Cruz, California offers an exceptional quality of life in one of the most naturally beautiful regions on the West Coast. Bordered by redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz is known for its mild climate, stunning coastline, and vibrant cultural life. Residents enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere. With easy access to the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz blends small-town charm with big-city proximity—making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.