General Surgeon- Kern County

Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon 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. Emergency On-Call and Clinic Duties 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. Employment Model Employed through Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG). Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery. Current California medical license or eligibility to obtain one. Meeting hospital medical staff credentialing standards. Strong collaborative and communication skills. Vaccination Requirement Requires vaccination against measles, mumps, flu (seasonally, typically October–March), and COVID‑19, as required for employment; medical or religious exemptions may apply. Benefits Salary Range: $440,000–$500,000 (inclusive of 24‑hour calls and clinic). Comprehensive 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. Meaningful opportunity to positively impact the Kern County community, focusing on rural health. #J-18808-Ljbffr