Neurosurgeon

Aura Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 1,300,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking an independent neurosurgeon to join a growing autonomous practice with excellent hospital support and a large underserved patient population. You will have full autonomy without corporate bureaucracy, with opportunities across spine, cerebrovascular, cranial, general, pediatric and functional neurosurgery, and optional trauma call.

Mentorship from experienced surgeons is available.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with a broad range of neurosurgical procedures.
• Ability to work with spine, cerebrovascular, cranial, general, pediatric, and functional neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-volume neurosurgical care in an autonomous, private-practice setting.
• Collaborate with hospitals and mentorship from experienced surgeons.

Skills

Broad neurosurgery experience

Comfort with broad surgical procedures

Job description

Join an independent neurosurgery practice in a growing, autonomous setting with strong hospital support and a large underserved patient population.

• Practice Model: Full autonomy without corporate bureaucracy, backed by excellent facilities and high income potential.
• Clinical Scope: Opportunities in spine, cerebrovascular, cranial, general, pediatric, and functional neurosurgery.
• Trauma Call: Optional, not mandatory.
• Skills Needed: Comfort with broad surgical procedures and some general neurosurgery.
• Facilities: Multiple well-equipped health systems, including a new pediatric hospital with subspecialty support.
• Mentorship: Supportive mentorship from experienced surgeons, ideal for recently trained neurosurgeons.

Compensation: Expected earnings range from $1.3M to $1.7M+.

Location Benefits: Over 270 sunny days annually, mild winters, outdoor recreation, proximity to coast, mountains, national parks, wine country, and golf. Urban amenities include a vibrant music scene, diverse dining, and excellent schools, just over an hour from Greater Los Angeles.

Ideal for neurosurgeons seeking high-volume private practice, autonomy, and long-term growth opportunities.