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San Luis Obispo, California

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275K–$900K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

San Luis Obispo, 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 or Family Medicine with previous inpatient experience.

Current CA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • French Hospital Medical Center – San Luis Obispo, California
  • STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center.
  • 94-bed facility with a 12-bed closed ICU.
  • 6-9 admits per day and 5-7 admits per night.
  • ER team runs codes; no procedures or vent management required.
  • 24/7 in-house intensivists as well as on-site labs and imaging.
  • Small community hospital where physicians work collaboratively.
  • Leap Frog Grade A for 25 years.

The Community

San Luis Obispo, California, often called “The Happiest City in America,” offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a laid-back lifestyle.

Nestled along California’s Central Coast, it’s home to landmarks like Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and the quirky Bubblegum Alley.

Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown filled with local shops, restaurants, and the famous weekly farmers’ market.

Outdoor activities abound, from hiking trails like Bishop Peak to relaxing at nearby Pismo Beach or exploring Morro Bay.

  • Its Mediterranean climate features mild winters and warm summers, ideal for year-round outdoor living.
  • The city fosters a strong sense of community and is known for its focus on sustainability and wellness.

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 hospitalist care as a nocturnist at French Hospital Medical Center, managing patient admissions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Focus on delivering high-quality patient care within a physician-owned partnership model.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Certified physician in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with previous inpatient experience. A current California state license is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient CareClinical Volume Management

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 11 employers

4
<$300k
17
$300k-350k
6
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
8% this job
CME allowance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,196 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in San Luis Obispo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.10M≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,973/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.6
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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Partnership model from day one