Rheumatologist

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield is dedicated to delivering high-quality, coordinated care through a culture rooted in dignity, collaboration, and humankindness.

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

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.

See what our Regional Medical Director has to say about us HERE !

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group seeks General Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, CA

As our General Rheumatologist, you will join Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, a thriving multispecialty practice within Dignity Health Medical Foundation, playing a pivotal role in providing essential musculoskeletal and autoimmune care to a vibrant community. You will practice alongside a highly respected team of specialists, contributing to exceptional patient outcomes within Bakersfield, California.

You will provide expert clinical care primarily in an office-based setting, benefiting from a balanced schedule and minimal call requirements. With dedicated clinical support staff and robust, well-established referral patterns serving a large, diverse population, you will have the opportunity to build a high-impact practice and significantly influence the health and well-being of your patients.

To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Rheumatologist with a commitment to collaborative, compassionate patient care and a desire to contribute to a well-established and growing practice aligned with California's largest hospital system.

We are offering a competitive salary guarantee in the range of $325,000 - $400,000, with excellent earning potential through a salary guarantee period and productivity bonus. You will also receive a $40,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance if qualified. The employment package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, a CME stipend, generous time off, bonus potential, and more.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology
• 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
• A commitment to the Dignity Health mission of "Kindness, Humanity, and Compassion."