<p>A well-established, physician-led dermatology group in Santa Cruz, California is recruiting a full-time or part-time dermatologist to join a collaborative, multi-physician practice offering the full breadth of general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. The group operates with a physician-first governance model — including an elected physician board and bi-annual colleague retreats — giving clinicians genuine leadership over practice direction. Santa Cruz's coastal California lifestyle, combined with an open-scope practice and uncapped productivity upside, makes this an unusually well-rounded opportunity for a dermatologist at any career stage.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee to support ramp-up</li> <li>Uncapped productivity bonus paid quarterly</li> <li>Shareholder/equity opportunity available</li> <li>Flexible schedule — 4 or 5 days per week, full-time or part-time engagement considered</li> <li>CME reimbursement</li> <li>Generous PTO and time-off package</li> <li>Retirement plan with benefits</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits (included in generous benefits package)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Open-scope practice encompassing general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology — no artificial restrictions on clinical focus</li> <li>Full-time or part-time schedule available; 4–5 clinical days per week</li> <li>Collaborative, multi-physician group with experienced physicians and clinical staff</li> <li>Physician-led governance: elected physician board with votes held every two years; physicians not in formal leadership roles are encouraged to chair strategic and practice improvement initiatives</li> <li>Bi-annual group retreats for peer collaboration, innovation sharing, policy development, and practice growth strategy</li> <li>Shared administrative support services allow physicians to focus entirely on patient care</li> <li>Culture explicitly centered on positive attitude, growth mindset, and patient-first values</li> <li>Wide range of dermatologic services delivered to an established patient base in the Santa Cruz market</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited dermatology residency</li> <li>Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in California</li> <li>Comfort practicing across the full spectrum of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology</li> <li>Collaborative, patient-first approach with a growth-oriented mindset</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Santa Cruz sits on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, roughly 35 miles southwest of San Jose and 75 miles south of San Francisco — offering genuine coastal California living without the density of a major metro. The city is known for its surf culture, redwood forests, vibrant downtown, and proximity to world-class outdoor recreation including hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains, cycling, and year-round beach access. The area features well-regarded public and private schools, a University of California campus, and a cost of living that, while reflective of coastal California, is meaningfully lower than the Bay Area proper — making it a compelling destination for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and quality of life.</p>