General Pediatrics Physician - $150k Incentive Opportunity!

Coastal Kids is seeking a Full-Time Pediatrician to join our practice in Bakersfield, California.

This role is eligible for up to $150,000 in incentives — offering you financial stability!

Build a path to your future with the largest pediatric practice in the nation!

Position Overview

• Full-Time Outpatient Pediatrician Opportunity
• Monday through Friday 8-5 OR Monday through Thursday 10-8.
• Optional Saturdays or weekday extended hours
• Newborn rounding

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Sign-on AND Retention bonus
• Medical/Dental/Vision - Benefits effective day one
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) with matching benefit
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Malpractice
• CME Opportunities
• Relocation Allowance
• Licensure Renewals and Maintenance of Board Certification
• AI Scribe Technology

Education, Licensure & Certification:

• 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 or the ability to obtain in the State of California
• Current, Unrestricted DEA license or the ability to obtain in the State of California
• Board Eligible or Board Certification in Pediatrics within five years of completing training
• Meets all requirements to obtain medical staff membership and privileges as required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required

Why Choose Coastal Kids

• Join a physician-led organization that values your clinical voice and puts kids and families at the center of care
• Practice true whole-child medicine with integrated behavioral health support built into your team
• Work in a collaborative, well-supported environment designed to reduce administrative burden and prevent burnout
• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on expanding access and improving outcomes for children and families
• Grow with a trusted, well-established pediatric group with a strong reputation across Southern California

Coastal Kids is Southern California's premier pediatric medical group, serving families for more than 25 years. With 21 offices across five counties, our team of 100+ dedicated providers are guided by our core values — Care, Accessibility, Reliability, and Excellence. As a physician-led practice, we focus on creating a collaborative work environment while using the latest technologies and evidence-based practices to deliver compassionate, personalized care from infancy to young adulthood.

Coastal Kids Pediatric Care is part of the Pediatric Associates Family of Companies whose mission is to enhance the lives of all children, their families, and communities by delivering the highest quality of pediatric healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment. Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is the largest pediatric primary care organization in the United States, providing care to over 1.6 million children across more than 250 locations in seven states, plus Mexico. Founded in 1955, it is a physician-led, patient-centric network offering comprehensive services.

The Pediatric Associates Family of Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

The expected base salary range for this position, located in Bakersfield, CA is $290,000-$298,000 for physicians. 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).

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