Family Medicine Faculty

Santa Maria, located along the pristine Pacific Ocean halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, offers the perfect mix of coastal beauty and community warmth. Nestled in the foothills of Santa Barbara County wine country, you will enjoy ideal year-round sunshine, picturesque landscapes, and an active outdoor lifestyle. As the most populated city in Santa Barbara County, the community features excellent schools, rich cultural diversity, and immediate access to world-class beaches, making the Central Coast an ideal place to call home.

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Marian Regional Medical Center, a service of Dignity Health, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Faculty Family Medicine Physician to join our well-established academic practice. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive clinical care while shaping the next generation of family physicians in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Opportunity Highlights

• Balanced Faculty Split: Enjoy a structured schedule consisting of 60% Faculty Time and 40% Outpatient Clinic time.
• Residency Program Overview: Core faculty role supervising 18 total residents (6 per PGY level) in a fully ACGME-accredited program with Osteopathic Recognition (the first in CA to earn this via ACGME).
• Unique Team-Based Care Model: Work within a distinct team care approach where each patient care group features Family Medicine Residents, two Faculty Supervising Physicians, and two Medical Assistants.
• Protected Didactic Structure: Participate in dedicated Thursday didactics covering practice management, resident/faculty alignment, and program wellness initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual Salary: $300,000 (dependent on experience) + productivity & quality incentives.
• Incentive Packages: Generous Sign-On bonus, Relocation assistance, and dedicated Student Loan Assistance available for new graduates (less than 3 years out).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Practice with a fully PSLF-eligible employer to maximize your federal loan forgiveness options.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer matching and employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Professional Development: Annual CME allowance and support for professional growth.

• Completion of an ACGME accredited Family Medicine residency program
• BC in Family Medicine (FM)
• Must possess or have an ability to obtain an unrestricted California medical license prior to employment
• Previous experience as a Faculty Family Medicine Physician is strongly preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in word processing and communication software.
• Knowledge of clinical practice laws, ethics, and ACGME requirements for graduate medical education.
• Familiarity with ACGME requirements, ABFM standards, and California licensure regulations.

Role Responsibilities

• Precepting residents in outpatient and inpatient settings, delivering didactic lectures, and mentoring.
• 60% Faculty Time: Precepting residents in clinic and hospital; teaching didactic sessions, rounds, and procedure skills; handling mentorship, curriculum planning, quality improvement, and scholarship.
• 40% Outpatient Clinic: Providing direct patient care at the Family Medicine Center.