Physician / Hospitalist / California / Permanent / Santa Clara County, CA: INPATIENT PHYSICIAN for Post-Acute Care South Bay (San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy) AMAZING SCHEDULE, Full or Part Time Job

  • Acadia Physician Recruiters
  • San Jose, California
  • 02/25/2026
Full time

Job Description

Santa Clara County, California: We seek a skilled INPATIENT PHYSICIAN (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics) to join a respected post-acute care service supporting skilled nursing facilities across the South Bay, including San Jose, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise with inpatients who have a wide range of medical conditions, situations, and rehabilitation needs while earning a strong income and enjoying outstanding work-life balance.Full-time physicians typically spend 4 hours/day or less rounding on an average of 1618 patients while coordinating care with nursing leadership. The remainder of your 8-hour shift can be completed remotely including charting from home while you remain available for phone or text consults and orders. Part-time schedules are also available.Hospitalists and Primary Care Physicians who enjoy working with post-acute patients will thrive in this role. As hospitals discharge patients sooner and the population continues to age, post-acute medicine has become one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare. Physicians in this model make a meaningful clinical impact while practicing in a sustainable, flexible environment.You will enjoy autonomy in clinical decision-making while working alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams that include a Lead Medical Director, NP/PAs, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and onsite medical coordinators. Physicians interested in leadership development will receive support toward future Medical Director opportunities.Position Highlights:100% inpatient post-acute care within skilled nursing facilitiesServing locations across Santa Clara County including San Jose, Morgan Hill, and GilroyEfficient rounding model averaging 4 hours/day onsiteRemote flexibility for documentation and follow-up careCollaborative interdisciplinary care teams with strong clinical supportHigh degree of physician autonomy with leadership accessibilityHospitalists and Primary Care physicians are encouraged to applyOpportunity for advancement into Medical Director rolesCompensation & Benefits:Starting salary of $300K annually, based on experienceHighly competitive hourly compensation for part-time schedulesComprehensive liability insurance coverageHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid holidays plus generous PTO and sick leaveAnnual CME allowance and license fee reimbursement401k participation and additional benefits packageSanta Clara County places you in the heart of Silicon Valley with outstanding access to everything the Bay Area offers. San Jose serves as the regions major metropolitan hub, while Morgan Hill and Gilroy provide a more relaxed South Bay lifestyle within comfortable reach of the city.Residents enjoy year-round recreation in the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains and along the Central Coast, including hiking, biking, redwood forests, beaches, wineries, golf, and regional parks. Coastal destinations such as Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay are easy weekend trips, while San Francisco and the broader Bay Area offer world-class dining, arts, and cultural experiences.The region is served by a major international airport in San Jose, with additional Bay Area travel options nearby, making regional and national travel convenient. Please contact us today to learn more.