Job Description

Join a Growing Hospitalist Program in Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital!

About Us:
Cottage Health is excited to announce the launch of our new Hospitalist Program, and we are seeking a full-time, board-eligible/board-certified Hospitalist Physician to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing program that will provide comprehensive inpatient care at Cottage Hospitals. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our hospitalist services while collaborating with a dedicated and multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Hospitalist Physician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have completed a residency in internal medicine or family medicine, be board-certified or board-eligible, and have experience managing complex, acute inpatient care. As part of our new program, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care, optimizing patient outcomes, and contributing to the growth of a state-of-the-art hospitalist program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for adult patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of medical conditions.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nurses, and support staff.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Manage complex, acute medical conditions, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
• Support the development and implementation of hospital protocols and clinical guidelines to optimize patient care and streamline hospitalist practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and hospital efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of California.
• Prior hospitalist experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• A passion for providing exceptional patient care and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefit Highlights:

• Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plan, and 401(k)
• Malpractice Coverage
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs (if applicable)

To learn more about this opportunity, please apply directly online or for questions email: cchovan@sbch.org

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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