Physician OB/GYN - Comprehensive Care Center

OB/GYN Physician Opportunity in Bakersfield, California

Practice full-scope OB/GYN in a collaborative, physician-led team while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of California's Central Valley.

About Clinica Sierra Vista

Clinica Sierra Vista, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN to join our expanding Women's Health program in Bakersfield, CA.

This opportunity offers strong compensation, loan repayment eligibility, a balanced schedule, and the ability to make a meaningful impact caring for underserved communities.

Position Summary

We are seeking an OB/GYN Physician to join our expanding Women's Health program. This position provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care within a collaborative group practice dedicated to bringing high-quality services in the outpatient and in-patient setting to the underserved population in Central Valley.

New and Recent Graduates Are Welcome. We offer a supportive, mentorship-oriented environment with support for board-certification preparation and professional development.

Practice Highlights

• Physician-Led group of 7 OB/GYN physicians
• 3 clinic-based Nurse Practitioners supporting outpatient care
• Shared call schedule
• Protected post-call day
• ~3 clinic days per week
• Dedicated GYN surgery block time
• Home-call structure for improved lifestyle

Hospital Resources

• Deliver at one hospital
• Robotic surgery available (optional)

New graduates welcome-mentorship available

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $320,000 $380,000 annual salary
• 3% annual merit increase
• Retention Bonus: Up to $150,000, can be applied toward mortgage/home purchase (Mortgage Subsidy).
• Pay for Performance - Productivity Incentive
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $20,000

Additional benefits include:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (Day 1)
• CME allowance: up to $5,000 annual allowance + 40 hours/annual
• Generous PTO + holidays
• FTCA Malpractice Coverage
• J-1 & H-1B Visa Sponsorship (Cap-Exempt)

Loan Repayment & Forgiveness Opportunities

Clinica Sierra Vista qualifies for:

• NHSC (National Health Service Corps)
• HRSA Loan Repayment Programs
• California HCAI Loan Repayment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Eligible providers may qualify for up to $300,000 in loan repayment through the CalHealthCares program in exchange for a 5-year Medi-Cal service commitment (subject to program approval).

Many physicians significantly reduce or eliminate medical school debt.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Commitment to patient-centered, community-focused care

Why Bakersfield?

Bakersfield offers affordable California living and excellent work-life balance.

• Lower cost of living compared to major California cities
• Family-friendly communities and excellent schools
• Short commute times
• 270+ days of sunshine annually

Weekend Destinations (All within ~3 Hours)

• Sequoia National Park - 2 hours
• Yosemite National Park - 3 hours
• California Coast- 3 hours
• Los Angeles- 2 hours
• San Francisco- 3 hours
• San Diego- 3 hours
• Las Vegas, NV- 3 hours

Enjoy outdoor recreation, national parks, and California lifestyle without the high cost of coastal cities.

Contact

Recruitment Team Clinica Sierra Vista Noemi Cardenas View phone number on click.appcast.io

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!