Pipeline Physician - Hospital Medicine - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus! - Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
Listed compensation
$275k-$900k
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Job Description
Up to $50K Sign On Bonus – Fort Bragg, 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% 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
- Up to $50K sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians with 2-3 years of previous Hospitalist experience.
- Current CA state license is a plus.
- No nights required.
- Shifts can be split between Mendocino, Howard Memorial, and Ukiah Valley.
The Practice
- Adventist Health Ukiah Valley – Ukiah, California
- Adventist Health Howard Memorial – Willits, California
- Adventist Health Mendocino Coast – Fort Bragg, California
- 24-bed critical access hospital with a 4-bed open ICU.
- 6,000 encounters per year.
- Hospitalist handles admits; ED runs codes.
- On-site labs and imaging.
- Partnership Health Quality Award for 100% quality metrics.
The Community
Fort Bragg, California, is a charming coastal town known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
Located along the stunning Mendocino Coast, Fort Bragg offers residents access to picturesque beaches, including Glass Beach, famous for its colorful sea glass.
The town is surrounded by scenic hiking trails in places like the Mendocino Headlands State Park and Russian Gulch State Park.
Fort Bragg’s unique history can be explored at landmarks such as the historic Skunk Train, offering a scenic ride through redwood forests.
The town’s mild, temperate climate features cool, foggy summers and mild winters, ideal for those who enjoy a coastal lifestyle.
With a strong sense of community, a slower pace of life, and a focus on sustainability, Fort Bragg is a special place to live and work, offering outdoor adventures and a close-knit, welcoming environment.
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
The hospitalist will manage patient admissions and provide clinical care within a critical access hospital setting. They will work collaboratively with the emergency department team to handle codes and maintain high quality metrics.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. A minimum of 2-3 years of previous hospitalist experience is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital 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).
Of the 39 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 72% have no call, 21% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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