<p>A well-established coastal dermatology practice in Santa Cruz, California is recruiting a General Dermatologist to join a growing group with a clear equity track and uncapped productivity bonus. Santa Cruz sits on Monterey Bay, roughly 90 minutes south of San Francisco, offering a rare combination of high-quality clinical practice and an exceptional Pacific Coast lifestyle. This is a compelling opportunity for a dermatologist who wants to build long-term ownership in a practice — not just a job.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Uncapped productivity bonus structure rewarding clinical output directly</li> <li>Equity / partnership track available — path to ownership in the practice</li> <li>Located 90 minutes from San Francisco, combining coastal lifestyle with proximity to a major metropolitan hub</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>General dermatology outpatient practice setting on the California Central Coast</li> <li>Coastal community patient population with year-round access and stable referral base</li> <li>Practice situated in Santa Cruz — a vibrant, established coastal city on Monterey Bay</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Dermatology (American Board of Dermatology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Dermatology residency</li> <li>Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Santa Cruz occupies a prime stretch of Monterey Bay coastline, offering world-class surfing at Steamer Lane, old-growth redwood hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and a thriving local food and arts scene — all within 90 minutes of San Francisco. The area draws physicians who want a genuine coastal California lifestyle without the cost and pace of a major urban center, with strong public schools, a University of California campus, and year-round temperate weather that makes outdoor living a daily reality.</p>