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San Jose, California, United States

Physician - Hospital Medicine

Hospital MedicineFull-time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

San Jose, CA – Seeking Hospital Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Internal Medicine physicians.
  • Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • O’Connor Hospital – San Jose, California
  • 358-bed facility.
  • 22-bed open ICU.
  • Annual volume of over 68,500 with a diverse patient mix.
  • 14-16 encounters per day per hospitalist and 8-10 encounters per night per nocturnist.
  • No procedures or vent management required; 27/4 in-house intensivist.
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ and Critical Care Excellence Award™.
  • Vituity-staffed Critical Care and Anesthesiology departments offer integrated care solutions at this site!

The Community

San Jose, California, the heart of Silicon Valley, combines innovation with a high quality of life, making it an exceptional place to work and call home.

Known for its tech-driven economy, it hosts global companies like Apple and Google alongside a thriving startup culture.

Landmarks such as the Winchester Mystery House and Tech Interactive Museum highlight the city’s unique blend of history and innovation.

Residents enjoy cultural attractions like Santana Row, SAP Center, and San Pedro Square Market, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains and nearby beaches.

San Jose boasts a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers, perfect for year-round activities.

Its diverse neighborhoods, excellent schools, and access to world-class dining and entertainment make it a vibrant, cosmopolitan hub with a welcoming community feel.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality hospital medicine care to patients at a 358-bed facility, managing 14-16 encounters per day. Collaborate with an integrated healthcare team including intensivist, critical care, and anesthesiology departments.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Board Certified Internal Medicine physician. A current California state medical license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical leadershipInpatient managementTeam collaborationMedical documentationHealthcare delivery

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 67% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$900kHospital Medicine median $327k (middle half $275k–$399k)58 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$531k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in California112 active1,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 67% no call · 24% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Hospital Medicine pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
2
<$375k
0
$375k-395k
2
$395k-445k
1
$445k
2
$900k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

Med America · Warner Robins, Georgia

$275k-$900k
#3

CDI Physician Advisor, Greater East Bay

$278k-$445k
#4

Hospitalist

$118k-$400k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,207 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
401k plan
Annual profit distribution

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.