Pediatrician - Per Diem

Pediatric Associates; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Pediatric Associates seeks a compassionate and skilled Pediatrician for a per diem position in Bakersfield, CA. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and innovation in the delivery of pediatric healthcare. Successful candidates will have an M.D. or D.O. degree and relevant residency qualification, providing vital support while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential incentive and recognition programs

Retirement planning assistance

Qualifications

• Successful completion of ACGME or AOA approved residency in Pediatrics.
• Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional medical care for children.
• Support other clinicians during leave or PTO.
• Ensure basic life support and pediatric advanced life support certifications.

Skills

Compassion

Pediatric care

EMR proficiency

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Post-graduate residency in Pediatrics

Board Certification or eligible

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

Bakersfield Pediatrics, in collaboration with Pediatrics Associates, delivers outstanding medical care for children throughout Orange County. We cater to a wide range, from newborns to young adults, offering comprehensive, quality-driven services. Our team consists of highly qualified Board-Certified Pediatricians and skilled Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants who provide exceptional care with genuine compassion.

Join Bakersfield Pediatrics and become part of a team that values excellence, empathy, and innovation in pediatric healthcare. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for the next generation.

• Per Diem opening in Bakersfield for a Pediatrician
• Our per diem clinicians help support the other clinicians by filling in for them while out on leave or PTO; allowing them to enjoy the work-life balance all of our clinicians have come to appreciate.
• EMR: eClinical Works

Requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. degree required
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved post-graduate residency, or equivalent in Pediatrics
• Current, Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Current, Unrestricted Florida state specific DEA license
• Current Board Certification appropriate for degree or be Board eligible and certified within five years of employment.
• Meets all requirements in order to obtain medical staff membership and required privileges.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required for hospital appointment.

The expected base salary range for this position located in Bakersfield, CA is $125/hour. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Pediatric Associates offers are based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s education, work experience, and certifications, all of which are dependent on the requirements of the specific role. In addition to base salary, the Pediatrics Associates Family of Companies and it’s affiliates offers a comprehensive benefits package, potential incentive and recognition programs, and retirement planning (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements based on position, and division).

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.