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Gilroy, California

Physician - Critical Care - Per diem Nocturnist - Saint Louise Regional Hospital

Critical Care MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Gilroy, CA – Seeking Critical Care 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% 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.

Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with advanced provider students and medical students desired.

The Practice

  • Saint Louise Regional Hospital – Gilroy, California
  • Saint Louise Regional Hospital is the only hospital serving the community.
  • Primary Stroke Center.
  • 93-bed hospital with an 8-bed closed ICU.
  • Epic EMR.
  • 3-7 encounters per day per intensivist.
  • Excellent staff with a friendly environment and an excellent vision of expansion.
  • Vituity-staffed hospitalists offer integrated care solutions at this site!

The Community

Gilroy, California, is a charming city nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, known for its small-town feel, rich agricultural history, and beautiful surroundings.

Famous for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, the city celebrates its agricultural roots while offering an abundance of fresh, local produce.

Gilroy is also home to the Gilroy Premium Outlets for excellent shopping, and nearby Henry W. Coe State Park offers outdoor activities like hiking and camping in scenic nature.

With a warm Mediterranean climate, the city enjoys hot summers and mild winters, perfect for enjoying outdoor events and exploring the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains.

Its location offers easy access to both Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay area, making it an ideal base for work and leisure.

Gilroy’s welcoming community and peaceful atmosphere make it a fantastic place to live and thrive.

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 critical care services as a nocturnist at Saint Louise Regional Hospital, managing 3-7 patient encounters per day. Collaborate with an integrated team of hospitalists to deliver high-quality care within a closed ICU setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine. A current California state medical license is considered a plus for applicants.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Critical care medicinePatient careClinical leadershipStroke center managementAcademic teachingMedical student supervisionTeam collaboration

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

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).

Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Critical Care Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · top 25% in critical care medicineranked against 239 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$275k–$900kCritical Care Medicine median $302k (middle half $302k–$302k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$531k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Critical Care Medicine listings in California24 active240 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Critical Care Medicine pay trend−21.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (239 Critical Care Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Critical Care Medicine Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 80% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 239 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vituity

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health plan options
Dental, vision, HSA, life and AD&D
401K with high tax reduction
Annual profit distribution/cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Partnership model (K-1 status)

Living in Gilroy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$910k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,099/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.