Faculty Medical Director in Bakersfield, CA - State-Of-The-Art Simulation Laboratory!

The Simulation Laboratory at Kern Medical is actively recruiting for a faculty medical director to oversee their state-of-the-art simulation laboratory based in Bakersfield, California. We are seeking a physician who has completed a fellowship in simulation laboratory.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have completed a fellowship in simulation laboratory
• Candidates must be residency-trained, all specialties will be considered
• Board certified/eligible required in residency-trained specialty

Position highlights:

• Maintenance of the SIM Fellowship, SIM Elective & SIM RAP (Research Associate Program)
• Scholarly activities

Compensation and additional benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualification and experience of board certified/eligible specialty
• Full-time, employed position
• Base salary, plus compensation for additional shifts
• Starting bonus
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Paid Education Leave
• CME Reimbursement
• Health Benefits
• Retirement
• Malpractice and tail coverage provided
• Loan Forgiveness Program Qualification

Kern Medical, a level II Trauma center, is a UCLA affiliated teaching hospital that trains over 200 residents, fellows, medical and osteopathic students each year. Kern Medical provides care for approximately 10,000 inpatients, 56,000 Emergency Department visits, 2,500 trauma activations, 6,000 surgeries, 115,000 imaging studies performed, 2,500 births and 217,000 general and specialty clinic visits annually.

Our community has over 900,000 people with excellent schools, great neighborhoods and affordable housing. Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, it is within driving distance of the beach, mountains and Yosemite.

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.