Hematologist/Oncologist

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 568,000 - 588,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advance on Pay

Housing allowance

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligible

Pension plan

CME days

Employer-paid premiums

Tail coverage

Partnership track

Affordable housing

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente – SCPMG in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist for a full-time position. The role covers inpatient and outpatient care within a supported, physician-led medical group with integrated EMR and mentorship for early career physicians.

The package features market-competitive compensation, substantial incentives, housing and relocation assistance, CME days, generous retirement plans, and comprehensive malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

• Full Scope Hem/Onc practice including inpatient and outpatient clinical duties
• On-site subspecialty assistance and robust surgical support
• Integrated EMR system and mentorship for early career physicians

Responsibilities

• Full Scope Hem/Onc practice including inpatient and outpatient clinical duties
• No private practice burdens—no billing, no prior authorizations, no overhead
• Join a comprehensive Hem/Onc program with strong leadership support

Job description

Hematologist/Oncologist Opening in Bakersfield, California (Kern County) at Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG)

SCPMG is a physician-led, patient-centered organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence‑based care.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Schedule: Full-time

Salary Range: $568,375.00 to $588,039.00

Highlights

• -$300K Advance on Pay Bonus
• -$200K towards housing (Merit-based housing allowance)
• -Up to $10K Relocation assistance
• -PSLF eligible organization
• -Pension, 401K & partnership investment plan
• -CME days and paid time off
• -100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums
• -Malpractice and tail coverage included (professional liability coverage)
• -Shareholder/partnership track offering long-term financial stability
• -Affordable housing and excellent cost of living
• -Easy access to Los Angeles, Northern California, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada
• -Ideal for physicians who enjoy outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, and work-life balance
• -A growing medical community with strong leadership support
• -Partnership eligibility after 3 years

*Salary range includes incentives that are contingent upon skills, competencies, longevity, experience and geographic location.

• The earnings included in the salary range are contingent upon requisite Board Certification.
• Potential premium earnings may vary based on location.
• Annual Salary is determined by longevity with the Group and full time equivalent (FTE) work schedule/effort.

Flexible Schedule

No private practice burdens—no billing, no prior authorizations, no overhead

Practice Details

Our Hematology/ Oncology practice offers comprehensive care, including inpatient and outpatient services, robust surgical support, and on-site subspecialty assistance. We utilize an integrated electronic medical record system and provide tailored mentorship for early career physicians.

Live and Work in Bakersfield, California

Experience the perfect blend of affordability, sunshine, and community in the heart of Southern California. Enjoy year-round outdoor living, family‑friendly neighborhoods, top‑rated schools, and quick access to mountains, national parks, and vibrant city centers—all with a relaxed, welcoming small‑city feel.

Join Us

If you’re seeking a stable, well-supported career with outstanding compensation, predictable schedules, and opportunities for long-term growth, SCPMG offers a truly rewarding path.

• Full Scope Hem/Onc practice including inpatient and outpatient clinical duties

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

The comprehensive benefits and longevity based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care.

• Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
• Retirement and savings plans
• Professional liability coverage

About the area

Kern County offers physicians and their families some of the region’s most affordable housing, along with several of California’s top natural attractions: it’s the closest SCPMG area to the great outdoor experiences of world‑famous Yosemite, King’s Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley National Parks. The city of Bakersfield is a secret gem, with groves of old-growth trees, wide streets, and blocks of beautiful homes—without the typical Southern California traffic jams.

Working here

Kern County is unique within SCPMG. With its smaller-town, less urban feel, there is a true sense of family, of being an integral part of something very special. It’s the only medical center within SCPMG that can meet as one united group at the same time. Our area’s smaller size fosters open dialogue across all levels, offering physicians a voice and enabling constant improvements, small and large. Physicians enjoy the best of two worlds—operating within the stability and support of the Permanente system yet maintaining the feel of a smaller medical group. New hires are quickly integrated into the system, for accelerated learning and support. This welcoming spirit goes far beyond the medical center: Physicians’ spouses and families are actively connected to one another in social activities, formal and informal, and to local culture and activities.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.