Company Overview
Committed to excellence, integrity, and compassion, Cottage Health is a not-for-profit system dedicated to providing superior healthcare and improving the well-being of California’s Central and South Coast communities. Anchored by the historic Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (founded 1888), Cottage Health also includes specialized children’s, rehabilitation, and community hospitals, ensuring comprehensive, exemplary care across the region.
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Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) – Cottage Health, Santa Barbara, CA
Organization: Join Cottage Health, a highly respected, not-for-profit health system serving California’s beautiful Central Coast. We are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care through our network of hospitals, urgent care centers, and clinics.
Opportunity: We seek skilled and compassionate Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physicians to provide comprehensive primary care services and help shape healthcare delivery in our community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based primary care focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
- Perform patient assessments, diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with patients and families.
- Mentor clinical support staff (NPs, PAs, MAs).
- Participate in quality improvement efforts and continuous learning.
Qualifications:
- Required: MD/DO degree; Board Certified or Eligible in Family or Internal Medicine; Unrestricted California medical license; Strong clinical, diagnostic, communication, and leadership skills.
- Preferred: Experience in outpatient primary care.
Why Cottage Health?
- Excellence & Support: Practice in a collaborative environment dedicated to high-quality, patient-focused care.
- Impact & Growth: Opportunity to lead and develop primary care services; strong support for professional development and career advancement.
- Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, 401k), malpractice coverage, and potential loan forgiveness.
- Location: Enjoy an excellent work-life balance in Santa Barbara, a desirable coastal city known for its beautiful climate, natural scenery, vibrant culture, and high quality of life.
(Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)