Physician Family or Internal Medicine - Westpoint CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Sign-on bonus

Mortgage subsidy

Paid CME

NHSC loan repayment

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista, located in Bakersfield, CA, is seeking an Internal Medicine/Family Practice physician for full-time outpatient care. The MD/DO will serve a diverse patient population, provide broad primary care services, and collaborate with a caring team to deliver high-quality care.

The role emphasizes ethics, patient-centered care, and participation in quality programs, with on-site supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required
• Experience providing outpatient primary care is essential
• Experience working in diverse environments preferred
• Ability to supervise advance practice providers on-site and by telephone

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient primary care services.
• Adheres to high standards of medical ethics.
• Participates in Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Supervises advance practice providers on-site and remotely as needed.
• Establishes and maintains affiliations with local hospitals.

Job description

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Physician Family or Internal Medicine - Westpoint CHC

Full Time Regular Bakersfield, CA, US

Salary Range: $250,000.00 To $290,000.00 Annually

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California and the nation, having earned the trust of its patients, partners and the communities it serves over a 47-year history distinguished by rapid growth and innovation, exceptional primary-care physicians, and a reputation for treating the most vulnerable residents with respect and compassion.

Clinica Sierra Vista, accredited by the rigorous Joint Commission, serves patients at 31 health centers in Fresno and Kern counties. Our services include Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Prenatal & Women’s Health, Substance Abuse Treatment, HIV/AIDS testing and treatment, Health Education, Outreach and WIC services. We partner with local governments, social services departments, businesses and nonprofit leaders to address the full range of needs for our patients. Our dedicated providers and staff make Clinica Sierra Vista an ideal place to call your medical home.

We're looking for someone to join our team as anInternal Medicine Physician/Physician Family Practicewho:

Provides outpatient primary care services. The MD/DO must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment, be flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards the care of our patients. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a warm, caring atmosphere where the health of our patients is of top priority.

• $250,000 Base salary (Commensurate with experience)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for physician and family (begins on first day of employment)
• Sign-on bonus of up to $150,000 or Mortgage Subsidy up to $150,000.
• Paid CME
• Loan repayment through the NHSC.
• Malpractice coverage through the FTCA/Federal Tort Claims Act.
• J1/H-1B visa candidates are welcome, CSV is cap exempt for H1-B Visa

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to the highest standards of medical ethics at all times.
• Assures quality of care for all patients at all times and regularly participates in clinic Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Adheres to and complies with Bureau of Primary Healthcare standards of clinical practice.
• Shares in phone-triage responsibilities with other CSV physicians.
• Establishes and maintains affiliations and/or privileges with local hospital(s) if needed.
• May represent CSV in professional groups.
• May assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.
• Required to supervise advance assigned practice providers (Nurse Practitioner’s and/or Physicians Assistant's) on- site and by telephone with outlying clinic sites

Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.

Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!