Surgery - General Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity in Bakersfield, CA

As our Cardiothoracic Surgeon, you will join the distinguished Cardiothoracic Surgery & Specialty Care team at Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care within a collaborative, physician-led environment dedicated to high-quality outcomes and compassionate, patient-centered care.

You will deliver comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and structural heart procedures. Operating at Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital and the Sarvanand Heart & Brain Center, you will work closely with cardiology, anesthesiology, critical care, nursing, and advanced practice providers to ensure coordinated care for a broad and diverse patient population across Kern County and the greater Central Valley.

To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a commitment to delivering exceptional care within an established program boasting strong volumes and robust referral patterns. You will thrive in a community where healthcare providers are deeply appreciated, benefiting from dedicated advanced practice provider and clinical support, strong physician mentorship, and an emphasis on quality, safety, and patient experience.

We are offering an exceptional compensation package starting at $750,000 - $800,000, including a guaranteed base salary for the first two years, with further earning potential through significant productivity incentives. You will also receive a signing bonus, relocation assistance, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan with employer matching, CME stipend, malpractice coverage, generous paid time off, and robust health and welfare offerings for you and your dependents.

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Active or eligible license in the state of California
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield is dedicated to delivering high-quality, coordinated care through a culture rooted in dignity, collaboration, and humankindness. Physicians are supported by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a shared mission to improve the health of the communities we serve.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

About Bakersfield, CA:

Bakersfield, California offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle. Physicians enjoy a lower cost of living compared to coastal California, spacious housing, and a family-friendly environment.

• Easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada mountains
• Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, fishing, and weekend getaways
• Growing dining, arts, and cultural scene
• Strong sense of community with excellent schools and neighborhoods
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved and appreciative community

Bakersfield allows you to focus on what matters most-your patients, your family, and your quality of life.

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