Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican is seeking a Pulmonology and Critical Care (Pulm/CC) Physician to join our team in Santa Cruz, CA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven, physician-led group focused on clinical excellence and community impact.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time position blending outpatient pulmonology and ICU critical care
• Treat a wide range of pulmonary conditions including COPD, ILD, and sleep disorders
• Work alongside a team of dedicated pulmonologists
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical education initiatives
• Collaborate with specialists in cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, and more
• Join a mission-driven, patient-focused medical group with strong community ties

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, sign-on, and relocation assistance
  
  • Salary Range: $426,775 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

• MD or DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (ABMS or AOA)
• California medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Passion for building programs and leading with clinical excellence
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a team-based, patient-focused environment

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.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.