Rheumatologist

Cottage Medical Group is actively seeking a second full‑time Rheumatologist to join a new and growing practice in Santa Barbara, who collaborates with external referring physicians to provide continuous care and assist patients with appropriate treatment and follow‑up as clinically indicated. Join a care team that follows evidence‑based guidelines and performs at their specialty's highest professional standards of clinical practice.

• Provide direct medical care and evaluate and manage adult Rheumatology patients seeking treatment
• Provide in‑office minor procedures such as joint injections
• Clinic located on Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital campus
• Protected time during office hours for inpatient care

Become part of a medical group that values your expertise and invests in your professional growth. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team in beautiful Santa Barbara!

• Minimum:
  Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible in the physician's associated specialty.

• Minimum:
  Physician's unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California. Must meet all requirements for membership and unrestricted clinical privileges of the CH Medical Staff. Valid Drug Enforcement Agency license - DEA Schedule 2‑5. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 45 days.
• Preferred:
  Successful completion of specialty fellowship.

• Minimum:
  Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics. Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects, and contraindications. In‑depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.

• Minimum:
  Proven experience working in clinical practice as a physician.

• Relocation Assistance and Sign‑On Bonus
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plan, and 401(k)
• Malpractice Coverage
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs (if applicable)

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi‑site Urgent Care system.

Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee.

Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination‑free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

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