Full Time Adult Pulmonary & Critical Care for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

Full Time Adult Pulmonary & Critical Care for Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

The Power of We

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), a large public teaching healthcare system, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is seeking full-time board-certified pulmonary & critical care intensivist to join the Department of Medicine at St. Louise Regional Hospital.

We offer the unparalleled opportunity to gain the long-term personal and professional satisfaction of serving our patients and our diverse community in one of the best places to live in the United States.

Together, for the good of all.

In every corner of our workforce and community, we embrace the richness of diverse cultures, treating every individual with the respect and kindness they inherently deserve. The resilient people of St. Louise embody this ethos perfectly, with their steadfast commitment to compassion and integrity resonating at the core of their daily actions. Their priority is unequivocal: patients' needs always come first.

Our dedication to maintaining the highest ethical standards is not just an afterthought; it's woven deeply into the very fabric of our operations. Bolstered by collective teamwork and a tireless quest for excellence, we are ever vigilant in our resource stewardship, ensuring that our efforts harmoniously correspond with the public trust bestowed upon us and our central vision: the relentless pursuit of better health for all.

About the organization

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is the second-largest County-owned health and hospital system in California and is committed to improving the health of the 1.9 million people of Santa Clara County.  As of March 2019, SCVHHS is comprised of three hospitals:  Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC - a 699-bed acute care facility), O’Connor Hospital (OCH - 358-bed acute care facility ), and St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH – 93 bed acute care facility); in addition SCVHHS includes a large primary care network comprised of eleven health centers throughout the County, several urgent care clinics, a broad-range of expanding specialty services, comprehensive dental services, a large behavioral health department, public health, EMS, and Valley Health Plan.  

St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) functions as our community hospital for the South County and stands as the only acute care hospital for both Gilroy and Morgan Hill.  This thriving community hospital is continually expanding, attracting an influx of newly hired doctors and nurses, along with dedicated community physicians.  Additionally, the newly upgraded facility at Valley Health Center in Morgan Hill offers Urgent Care, a diagnostic center, and specialty clinics.  Physicians here use the integrated electronic health record (Epic), which consolidates patient information across the system.

Community Overview

St. Louise Regional Hospital is situated in the southernmost part of Santa Clara County, which provides a variety of cultural, recreational, and lifestyle choices. Our physicians reside in a multitude of communities, including urban areas like San Francisco, university towns like Palo Alto, high-tech cities of Silicon Valley, mountainous regions like Los Gatos, beach areas like Santa Cruz, and rural/agricultural communities like Morgan Hill and Gilroy.  There has been tremendous population growth in Morgan Hill and Gilroy in the last 5 years.  Located in one of the country’s most sought-after areas- just 45 minutes from Monterey Bay and three hours from Sierra Nevada – our physicians relish an outstanding quality of life.

Adult Pulmonary and Critical Care | Opportunity Brief

We are at an inflection point at St. Louise Regional Hospital, presenting a pioneering opportunity for clinician leaders to reinvent and enhance our Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Services. This role is not just about clinical excellence, but also about active participation in shaping policy in critical care & pulmonary services.  Amidst substantial transformations, including capital renovations and seismic systems advancements, St. Louise Regional Hospital, part of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, seeks leaders with a blend of imagination, organization, and dedication to serve those in need. This is a call for those who seek to make a significant impact, willing to commit to a place where their leadership can flourish alongside a team driven by a shared mission. The position entails clinical responsibilities with a varying degree of administrative roles based on personal interests and experience. Ideal candidates are those with 3+ years of clinical experience, but we welcome all candidates who aspire to make an impact for the good of all. 

About compensation and benefits

We offer competitive compensation, generous comprehensive benefit package (including 54 days of leave per year), paid malpractice (with tail coverage), vibrant professional environment, opportunity for career growth, and the opportunity to serve a multicultural patient population.   

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at  Show Contact Details .