Hospital Medicine Physician

Join Our Red Bluff, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You Our mission in Red Bluff is to provide “ better ” in every sense— better  healthcare,  better  teamwork, and a lasting  impact on the community  we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

People First in Red Bluff

Local Team Collaboration :

Join our close-knit team of six physicians and three APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.

Our dedicated team consists of two hospitalists during the day and one at night (one APP during the day).

We are a diverse team from different ethnic backgrounds and training programs, including internal medicine, internal medicine / pediatrics, and family medicine.

At St. Elizabeth, we’re more than just a healthcare team; we’re a community. We actively participate in various hospital committees.

Qualifications :

A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.

Board certified / eligible in internal, family medicine, or med / peds.

Med / peds or family medicine will also have the opportunity to provide coverage for pediatric patients.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling :

We offer an array of flexible scheduling options, including a balanced 7-on / 7-off block schedule allowing for quality time at work and home.

Key Responsibilities :

You’ll experience an average census of 10-12 per physician, with 1-3 admissions per day and 2-6 admissions per night.

For pediatric coverage, you’ll experience 1-2 patients per day – primarily newborns, may also require resuscitation for critical newborns until transfer, – assist ER in facilitating transfers of critical patients.

We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an open ICU with telemedicine critical care 24 / 7. We do most procedures and run codes.

Cerner EMR and access to Sound Physicians internal informatics platform.

Phone consultations with specialists at our larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.

We maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.

Living and Working in Red Bluff :

Nestled in Tehama County, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border, Red Bluff boasts a population of around 14,000 on the scenic Sacramento River. Serving as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, it features a Mediterranean climate and is renowned for agriculture, a charming downtown, affordability and proximity to larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community and making it an attractive place to call home.

St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, is a rural gem spread over 3,000 square miles, serving a population of 65,000.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Red Bluff-Centered Care :

Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people of Red Bluff and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Benefits :

Compensation :  Expected yearly salary is $320k-$330k, depending on experience with an opportunity for competitive bonus / loan forgiveness options.

Benefits :

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long- and short-term disability.

401k with matching contributions.

Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.

Annual CME allowance.