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.
Opportunity:
- 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!
Education:
- Minimum: Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO). Board Certified or Board Eligible in the physician's associated specialty.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- 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.
Technical Requirements:
- 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.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Minimum: Proven experience working in clinical practice as a physician.
Benefits Highlights:
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)
About UsSkills Required
- Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO)
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Rheumatology
- Physician's unrestricted license to practice medicine in California
- Valid Drug Enforcement Agency license - DEA Schedule 2-5
- Basic Life Support certification
- Proven experience working in clinical practice as a physician
- Successful completion of specialty fellowship
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
Cottage Health Insights
What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
