Physician Pediatrician - Westpoint CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 270,000; 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

Visa support

Job summary

Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Physician Pediatrician for outpatient primary care of patients aged 0–18. The role emphasizes compassionate care, diversity, and a collaborative team environment under experienced leadership.

Salary ranges from $250,000 to $270,000 annually with full benefits, sign‑on options, loan repayment through NHSC, and visa support for eligible candidates. This is a full‑time on‑site position with on‑call duties and opportunities to contribute to program

Qualifications

• Must always adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics.
• Must always provide quality of care for all patients and regularly participate in clinical Peer Reviews and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Must adhere to standards of clinical practice recommended by the AAPs, USPSTF, and FQHCs.
• Must be willing to share calls in phone triage responsibilities with other physicians.
• May be asked to be a representative of Clinica Sierra Vista in meetings of medical professional groups.
• May be asked to assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.
• Required to supervise assigned practice providers (Nurse practitioners and/or Physician Assistants). Must be willing to provide consults, if needed, either by telephone, email, or through shared electronic records.
• Providing care to newborns is optional. This is a shared call with other pediatricians. Schedule is determined by the medical director.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient primary care pediatric services for patients 0-18 years of age.
• Must be willing to share calls in phone triage responsibilities with other physicians.
• May be asked to be a representative of Clinica Sierra Vista in meetings of medical professional groups.
• May be asked to assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.
• Required to supervise assigned practice providers (Nurse practitioners and/or Physician Assistants). Must be willing to provide consults, if needed, either by telephone, email, or through shared electronic records.
• Providing care to newborns is optional. This is a shared call with other pediatricians. Schedule is determined by the medical director.

Job description

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Full Time - Bakersfield, CA, US

Salary: $250,000.00 To $270,000.00 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 a Physician Pediatricianwho:

Provides outpatient primary care pediatric services for patients 0-18 years of age. The Physician Pediatrician must demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment, be flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards the care of our patients.

Salary and Benefits:

• $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

• Must always adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics.
• Must always provide quality of care for all patients and regularly participate in clinical Peer Reviews and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Must adhere to standards of clinical practice recommended by the AAPs, USPSTF, and FQHCs.
• Must be willing to share calls in phone triage responsibilities with other physicians.
• May be asked to be a representative of Clinica Sierra Vista in meetings of medical professional groups.
• May be asked to assist the Chief Medical Officer in design, implementation, and evaluation of health care programs/protocols for patients and staff.
• Required to supervise assigned practice providers (Nurse practitioners and/or Physician Assistants). Must be willing to provide consults, if needed, either by telephone, email, or through shared electronic records.
• Providing care to newborns is optional. This is a shared call with other pediatricians. Schedule is determined by the medical director.

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 the 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, 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.

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.