Hospitalist Faculty Position

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Facility: Kern Medical 
Address: 1700 Mt. Vernon Avenue 
Bakersfield, CA 93306 
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Opportunity Criteria
Specialty:Hospitalist 
Candidate Type:MD, DO 
Visas Accepted:H-1B
Loan Repayment:Not Specified
Salary Range:$331,310.00 to $355,880.00 / Year
Employment Type:Full Time
Bonus Offered:Relocation, Other
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Opportunity Details

Position Highlights:

  • Hospitalist Faculty Position
  • UCLA Academic Appointment
  • 7 on/off dayshift schedule; 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • 26 work weeks per year + accrued vacation time & additional PTO (listed below)

Compensation and Additional Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualification and experience; based on MGMA values
    • New graduate estimated annual compensation is over $330,000 with options for additional shifts
    • Minimum three years of experience estimated annual compensation is over $355,000 with options for additional shifts
  • Full-time, employed position
  • Commencement bonus
  • Relocation reimbursement
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance options
  • Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Paid Education Leave
  • CME Reimbursement
  • Retirement, vested day one
  • Malpractice and tail coverage provided
  • Loan Forgiveness Program Qualification
  • Cap-exempt H-1B Visa eligible

Requirements:

  • Candidates must be internal medicine residency-trained
  • Board certified/eligibility in internal medicine required

Kern Medical Overview:

  • Only designated level II trauma center for Kern County and also serves as a tertiary medical center (222 beds)
  • UCLA affiliated teaching hospital
  • Kern Medical trains over 200 medical & osteopathic students, residents and fellows annually
  • Graduate medical education programs in the specialties of Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, General Surgery and Pharmacy as well as Fellowship Programs in Child & Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatry, Infectious Disease, Addiction Medicine and Simulation Laboratory (non-ACGME program)
  • Accredited stroke center
  • Thirteen outpatient clinics for nearly 217,000 patients 

Community Highlights:

  • Growing community with over 400,000 residents in town and almost 1 million in the county
  • Excellent schools, great neighborhoods and affordable housing
  • Proximity to world-class beaches and the high Sierra mountains
  • Warm, temperate climate with long summers - Bakersfield is ranked as one of the sunniest cities in the US
  • Rated as one of the Best Places to Live in California (CA) by US News
  • Easy-access to museums, concerts, river rafting, golf courses, national parks, rock climbing, and more
  • Located in California’s San Joaquin Valley just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles California (CA) and 2 hours from Disneyland!

About Kern Medical

Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care.

We value innovation and continue to add new medical technologies, recruit outstanding physicians in new specialties, and strengthen our ties with UCLA.

As a topflight regional health care system, Kern Medical is a leading voice for health, healing and wellness in the Central Valley.

Who We Are

Kern Medical is proud to be a tertiary referral center, academic teaching institution, and safety net hospital.

Our Mission

Guided by the needs of our patients and their families, Kern Medical will deliver safe, compassionate, high quality care, and improve the health and well-being of our community.

Our Values

Kern Medical is guided by the principles of:

  • Compassionate Healing: We ensure a culture of caring that nurtures the well-being of the whole person
  • Respect: We are kind and listen to understand, while embracing the skills and knowledge of others
  • Integrity: We earn your trust by delivering the best in healthcare
  • Innovation: We are committed to new ideas, creativity, and academic achievements
  • Collaboration: We value our partnerships to advance the health of our community
  • Fiscal responsibility: We are committed to effectively utilizing and maximizing our resource

At Kern Medical, you’ll play an active role where you are empowered to affect change and touch lives. Join a team with more than 1,700 people united together in our commitment to incredible patient care, education, and service to our community.

Contact Information
Contact: Melanie Brassfield 
Phone: 661-326-2613
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