Hospitalist Physician

Hospitalist Faculty Opportunity - Academic Appointment in Southern CA Bakersfield, California Position Details

• Hospitalist Faculty Position at an academic teaching hospital
• UCLA academic appointment
• 7 on / 7 off dayshift schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 26 work weeks annually plus accrued vacation and additional paid time off
Benefits Details
• Competitive salary based on MGMA benchmarks
- Estimated annual compensation over $330,000 for new grads - Over $355,000 for physicians with 3+ years experience - Additional income potential through extra shifts
• Full-time employed position
• Commencement bonus and relocation reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, paid education leave
• CME reimbursement
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
• Loan forgiveness program eligibility
• H-1B cap-exempt visa eligible
Requirements
• Residency-trained candidates
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
Facility Details
• 222-bed tertiary medical center
• Only designated Level II Trauma Center in the county
• UCLA-affiliated teaching hospital
• Training site for over 200 medical and osteopathic students, residents, and fellows annually
• Graduate medical education in:
- Emergency Medicine - Internal Medicine - OB/GYN - Psychiatry - General Surgery - Pharmacy
• Fellowships in:
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Addiction Psychiatry - Infectious Disease - Addiction Medicine - Simulation Medicine (non-ACGME)
• Accredited Stroke Center
• 13 outpatient clinics serving nearly 217,000 patients
Community Details
• Bakersfield, California: A vibrant and growing community of over 400,000 residents
• Nearly 1 million residents
• Affordable housing, excellent schools, and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Warm, sunny climate year-round one of the sunniest cities in the U.S.
• Conveniently located:
- 90 minutes from Los Angeles - 2 hours to the Sierra Mountains
• Close to beaches, national parks, golf courses, and outdoor recreation
• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Live in California by U.S. News