General Surgeon Kern County

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Details:

Adventist Health Kern County Network is actively seeking a mission-minded Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join its busy and thriving team in Bakersfield, Delano, and Tehachapi. Our Acute Care Surgery team is focused on bringing surgical care to the underserved rural communities of Delano and Tehachapi.

Emergency On-Call and Clinic Duties:

• Modeled on a schedule that is generally 7 days on and 7 days off. Distance travel between hospitals is variable and expected with Bakersfield as the flagship hospital.
• • Be available for weekly shift duties including daily rounding on inpatients, responding to ER/inpatient consults, providing indicated surgical intervention, triaging outpatient clinic questions, and clinic coverage.
• • Efficiently manage emergency general surgery consults in a collaborative manner.
• • Provide standard of care for all perioperative issues
• • Communicate effectively to ensure continuity of care with coverage transitions between surgeons
• • Conduct General Surgery clinic visits two days per shift week for post-operative follow-ups and new patients specifically in Delano and Tehachapi: in an effort to provide general surgical services in rural communities

Benefits:

• Salary Range: $440,000–$500,000 (inclusive of 24-hour calls and clinic).

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Paid time off and CME allowance.

• Loan repayment assistance available for eligible candidates. PSLF eligible.

• Top-rated malpractice insurance coverage.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

• A meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the Kern County community, with a focus on rural healt h.

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Community Highlights:

• Bakersfield: A thriving city in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Bakersfield offers a dynamic job market, affordable living, and a diverse cultural scene. Enjoy excellent schools, a variety of recreational options, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
• Tehachapi: Nestled in the scenic Tehachapi Mountains, Tehachapi provides a serene, small-town lifestyle with stunning natural beauty and a strong community spirit. It’s ideal for those who value tranquility and outdoor activities, with emerging career opportunities.
• Delano: A charming city with deep agricultural roots, Delano offers a close-knit community, affordable living, and a growing economy. Embrace a relaxed lifestyle with a rich cultural heritage and local events that bring the community together.

The incoming physician must be California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital's medical staff credentialing standards.

Employed Model through Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG)

AHMG is committed to the safety and well-being of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all necessary vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on seasonal availability, typically from October to March each year), and the COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI, and OR), as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.