Join Our Red Bluff, California Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

Our mission in Red Bluff is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

People First in Red Bluff

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of six physicians and three APPs, with the support of a clinical performance nurse at St. Elizabeth Community Hospital.
• Our dedicated team consists of two hospitalists during the day and one at night (one APP during the day).
• We are a diverse team from different ethnic backgrounds and training programs, including internal medicine, internal medicine/pediatrics, and family medicine.
• At St. Elizabeth, we’re more than just a healthcare team; we’re a community. We actively participate in various hospital committees.

Qualifications:

• A Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certified/eligible in internal, family medicine, or med/peds.
• Med/peds or family medicine will also have the opportunity to provide coverage for pediatric patients.

Practice in the Heart of the Community

Flexible Scheduling:

• We offer an array of flexible scheduling options, including a balanced 7-on/7-off block schedule allowing for quality time at work and home.

Key Responsibilities:

• You’ll experience an average census of 10-12 per physician, with 1-3 admissions per day and 2-6 admissions per night.
• For pediatric coverage, you’ll experience 1-2 patients per day – primarily newborns, may also require resuscitation for critical newborns until transfer, – assist ER in facilitating transfers of critical patients.
• We welcome the challenge of complex cases, working in an open ICU with telemedicine critical care 24/7. We do most procedures and run codes.
• Cerner EMR and access to Sound Physicians internal informatics platform.
• Phone consultations with specialists at our larger regional hospital complement opportunities for independent practice.
• We maintain strong connections through team meetings held monthly or bi-monthly.

Living and Working in Red Bluff:

• Nestled in Tehama County, midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border, Red Bluff boasts a population of around 14,000 on the scenic Sacramento River. Serving as a gateway to Lassen Volcanic National Park, it features a Mediterranean climate and is renowned for agriculture, a charming downtown, affordability and proximity to larger cities, fostering a strong sense of community and making it an attractive place to call home.
• St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, is a rural gem spread over 3,000 square miles, serving a population of 65,000.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Red Bluff-Centered Care:

• Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people of Red Bluff and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Expected yearly salary is $320k-$330k, depending on experience with an opportunity for competitive bonus/loan forgiveness options.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long- and short-term disability.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance.