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Family Medicine Physician

Watsonville, California

Santa Cruz Medical Group

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  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Primary Care
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80

The posted compensation range of $171.37 - $171.37 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-414843 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Provider Physician Provider Type MD/DO Speciality Family Medicine Bonuses Offered Productivity, Quality, Relocation, Residency Stipend, Sign-on Loan Repayment Yes Visa Sponsorship H1 Visa Remote No Category Physician Recruiter Name Anjeleah Avila Recruiter Email anjeleah.avila@commonspirit.org Shift Day

Job Details

Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican, is seeking an energetic and mission-driven Spanish Speaking Family Medicine Physician to join our collegial practice in Watsonville, CA.

Opportunity Highlights:

  • Full-time outpatient Family Medicine opportunity in a welcoming, diverse community

  • Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to a Spanish-speaking population

  • Collaborate with a collegial, multi-specialty medical group of over 100 providers

  • Enjoy the support of a mission-aligned organization focused on community wellness

  • Minimal call and flexible scheduling designed for work/life balance

  • Autonomy to shape your practice around your strengths and clinical interests

Phenomenal Compensation Package:

  • Guaranteed base salary of $320,803 + bonus/incentive potential

  • Sign-on bonus up to $125,000

  • Relocation assistance up to $20,000

  • Partnership track with shareholder incentives and tail coverage

  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, retirement plans, and malpractice

  • Generous time away
  • Loan forgiveness support + PSLF-eligible employer


Qualifications
  • Fluent in Spanish 
  • A valid and unrestricted California medical license
  • Be/BC in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
  • Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program
  • Passionate about primary care and building long-term patient relationships
  • This position is eligible for H1B Visa sponsorship

Overview

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 County 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.

Just south of Santa Cruz, Watsonville offers a rich agricultural heritage, a warm and diverse community, and a more relaxed pace of life. Known for its strawberry fields and scenic vistas, Watsonville provides more affordable housing options while still being closely connected to the greater Santa Cruz area. Its close-knit feel, cultural festivals, and proximity to beaches and parks make it a welcoming place for families and professionals alike.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Family Medicine Physician at Santa Cruz Medical Group?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

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At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

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  • Balanced Life

  • Well-Being

  • Professional Growth

  • Financial Future

  • Dependent Care

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.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.