Clinical Decision Unit Physician

Job description

PHYSICIAN OPPORTUNITY

Clinical Decision Unit | Monterey, California

Job Overview
Monterey Bay Observation Medicine is seeking Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine physicians to join our Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP).
- Part-time physician position beginning January–February 2027
- Opportunity to transition to full-time work in the future
- Day shift: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Fair and equitable scheduling
- $250/hour – 1099 independent contractor (preferred)
- $200/hour – W-2 employee
- Experience in observation medicine preferred, but not required

About the Clinical Decision Unit
Our 12-bed, 24-hour Clinical Decision Unit cares for patients who require additional evaluation, treatment, or short-term monitoring after their Emergency Department evaluation but may not require inpatient admission. The CDU physician independently evaluates and manages a diverse group of patients while determining appropriate safe disposition.

Why Observation Medicine?
Observation medicine combines elements of emergency medicine and hospitalist without the pace of a traditional emergency department shift or the longitudinal workload of a hospitalist service. Our goal is to provide high-quality care while keeping observation stays efficient—ideally less than 24 hours.

Practice Environment
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is a highly regarded approximately 250-bed community hospital serving California’s Monterey Peninsula. Physician benefits from:
- Excellent nursing and ancillary staff
- A comprehensive and collaborative specialty call panel
- Strong Emergency Department support
- On-site advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities
- A beautiful coastal community in Monterey, California

Required Skills
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution with active licensure in the practicing state or region.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare diagnosis procedures, medical terminology, and physiology principles.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Preferred Skills
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or similar platforms for documentation and patient management.
- Experience in observation medicine preferred, but not required.

Interested?
Email Kavitha Weaver (Sign up or sign in for contact information) or call Sign up or sign in for contact information for more information.

• Potential transition to full-time