Medical Director Physician

Summit Recruiting Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director for a state-of-the-art Simulation Laboratory in a vibrant community. This full-time position involves leading innovative simulation training and overseeing a fellowship program while engaging in scholarly activities. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a designated Level II trauma center affiliated with a prestigious teaching hospital. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of medical education in a community known for its warm climate and excellent quality of life.

Benefits

Commencement bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

CME Reimbursement

Retirement plan with immediate vesting

Malpractice and tail coverage

Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD or DO degree with board certification.
• Experience in medical education and simulation training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the simulation lab and maintain the SIM Fellowship.
• Conduct trauma simulations for medical students and residents.

Skills

Leadership

Simulation Training

Medical Education

Research Skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certification

Job description

Medical Director - Simulation Laboratory opening in Bakersfield, CA

Position Details

1. Full-time, permanent
2. Employed
3. Established SIM lab - Brand new and state of the art
4. Maintenance of the SIM Fellowship, SIM Elective & SIM RAP (Research Associate Program)
5. Scholarly activities
6. Group has virtual reality capabilities
7. Utilization of the Lab by Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, RN Students; conducting trauma simulations with full-functioning mannequins, including mom & baby, and various apparatuses
8. Group also offers a Fellowship program

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, aligned with qualifications and experience; based on MGMA values
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation reimbursement
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Paid Education Leave
• CME Reimbursement
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Malpractice and tail coverage provided
• Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

About the Group

• Only designated Level II trauma center in the area
• Serves as a tertiary medical center with 222 beds
• UCLA-affiliated teaching hospital
• Trains over 200 medical students, residents, and fellows annually
• Offers Graduate Medical Education in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Psychiatry, Pharmacy, and Fellowships in Child & Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatry, and Infectious Disease
• Accredited stroke center
• Operates ten outpatient clinics serving nearly 120,000 patients

By the Numbers

• 2,552 trauma activations
• 49,707 emergency room visits
• 4,760 surgeries
• 153,290 outpatient visits
• 8,035 inpatient admissions
• 1,792 births
• 2,500 employees
• 6,821 COVID vaccinations
• 24,522 COVID drive-through tests

Community Details

• Growing community with over 400,000 residents in town and nearly 1 million in the county
• Excellent schools, neighborhoods, and affordable housing
• Proximity to beaches and the Sierra mountains
• Warm, temperate climate with long summers; ranked as one of the sunniest cities in the US
• Rated as one of the Best Places to Live in California by US News
• Easy access to cultural and recreational activities, including museums, concerts, river rafting, golf, national parks, and rock climbing
• Located in California's San Joaquin Valley, 90 minutes north of Los Angeles and 2 hours from Disneyland