Santa Cruz, California Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Needed

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Opportunity in Santa Cruz, CA

Inpatient Rehabilitation Focus | Established PM&R Team | Coastal California Lifestyle

Join a highly respected Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation program that has been a trusted part of the Santa Cruz community for years. This opportunity is ideal for a physiatrist who enjoys inpatient rehabilitation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a predictable schedule with strong hospital support.

Practice Highlights

• Join an established PM&R team of 3 full-time physiatrists and 1 advanced practice provider
• Primary need is inpatient rehabilitation, with a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Work closely with orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, trauma, and other specialty services
• Manage a diverse rehabilitation population, including spinal cord injury patients
• Inpatient census is capped at 19 patients, supporting a manageable and sustainable practice environment
• Interventional pain management is handled by a dedicated physician, allowing you to focus on rehabilitation medicine

Schedule

• 36 patient-facing hours plus 4 administrative hours each week
• Monday–Friday schedule with a structured inpatient/outpatient rotation
• Two weeks of inpatient coverage followed by two weeks of outpatient clinic
• Weekend coverage rotates every fifth weekend, with weekdays off the following week to maintain work-life balance
• After-hours responsibilities are phone call only

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous base salary plus RVU productivity incentives
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, malpractice coverage, paid time off, and CME support

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Interest in inpatient rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care
• Comfortable managing a broad rehabilitation patient population, including spinal cord injury cases
• Open to both experienced physiatrists and graduating residents/fellows

Why Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz offers one of California's most sought-after lifestyles, combining coastal living with a strong sense of community. Enjoy beaches, redwood forests, hiking, biking, surfing, and a vibrant local culture, all while practicing in a rehabilitation program that is deeply valued by patients, hospital leadership, and referring physicians throughout the region.

If you're looking for a PM&R opportunity with a strong inpatient focus, excellent specialty collaboration, and the chance to practice in a community that truly values rehabilitation medicine, we'd love to share more details.

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

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