Physician - Emergency Medicine - Nocturnist - Watsonville Community Hospital

Watsonville, CA – Seeking Emergency 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

• Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
• Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians with Emergency Department will be considered.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
• Current CA state license is a plus.
• Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Practice

Watsonville Community Hospital – Watsonville, California

• A 106-bed facility with 12 ED rooms, 4 halls beds and 4 Fast Track beds.
• Annual ED volume of 36,000-28,000 with a 15% admit rate.
• An established Vituity site since 2015 with Vituity scribe support as well as Anesthesiology and Inpatient Psychiatry providers.
• A Kaiser affiliate and district hospital with a mission to serve the underserved, multicultural community.

The Community

• Watsonville, California, nestled in the heart of the Pajaro Valley, is a vibrant city celebrated for its agricultural roots and natural beauty.
• Known for its thriving strawberry farms, Watsonville is surrounded by lush fields and scenic landscapes.
• Locals and visitors enjoy the tranquil trails and wildlife at Pinto Lake Park and Elkhorn Slough, a haven for birdwatching and kayaking.
• The city’s mild, coastal climate ensures comfortable weather year-round, perfect for exploring nearby beaches like Sunset State Beach or enjoying local festivals like the Watsonville Strawberry Festival.
• Its location provides easy access to Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
• With a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a blend of small-town charm and coastal allure, Watsonville offers a fulfilling and balanced lifestyle for residents of all ages.

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.