What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncologist/Hematologist - Bakersfield, CA position at Adventist Health Bakersfield?
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Adventist Health and Kern Medical have joined forces to create Kern County's largest oncology practice! Our accredited multi-disciplinary cancer program offers a variety of specialties. We are looking for an experienced oncologist to add to our dynamic team at Kern Medical. This position will assist in the growth of the department, include a Clinical-Educator faculty position and opportunity for an academic appointment with UCLA.
This position is ideal for a provider who has a passion for caring for an underserved population and filling a vital gap in care for the patients of Kern County. You will be amazed at how rewarding it is to practice medicine while focused on a mission that is bigger than ourselves.
Employment will fall under Adventist Health, while services will be provided at Kern Medical, our partnered hospital. Please view the video below to learn more about the partnership.
Adventist Health Bakersfield is focused on excellence! It has consistently ranked as the region’s Most Preferred Hospital and has been named a Distinguished Hospital by Healthgrades, putting AHBD in the top 5 percent in the nation for quality and excellence.
Kern Medical, a level II Trauma center, is a UCLA affiliated teaching hospital that trains over 200 residents and medical students each year. Kern Medical provides care for approximately 10,000 inpatients, 49,000 Emergency Department visits, 6,000 surgeries, 115,000 imaging studies performed, and 144,000 general and specialty clinic visits annually.
Position Highlights:
- General Hematology & Oncology
- Established referral base assures full patient panel
- Leadership potential and group support
- Joint tumor boards
- Ambulatory care & infusion care services oversight
- Opportunity to mentor residents/students and possibility of developing a fellowship program
Compensation and Benefit Highlights:
- Competitive compensation package, commensurate with qualification and experience; based on MGMA values
- Full-time, employed position
- Commencement bonus
- Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance options
- Vacation, sick, holiday, paid education leave
- Malpractice and tail coverage provided
- Cap-exempt H-1B Visa eligible
Wage Scale: 510,000-600,000
Requirements:
- Candidates must be board certified/eligible
- Fellowship training required
- Possess or be able to obtain a full medical license in California.
- Must also be able to meet the medical staff credentialing standards
More about Bakersfield, CA:
- Growing community with over 400,000 residents in town and almost 1 million in the county
- Excellent schools, great neighborhoods and affordable housing
- Proximity to world-class beaches and the high Sierra mountains
- Warm, temperate climate with long summers - Bakersfield is ranked as one of the sunniest cities in the US
- Rated as one of the Best Places to Live in California (CA) by US News
- Easy-access to museums, concerts, river rafting, golf courses, national parks, rock climbing, and more
- Located in California’s San Joaquin Valley just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles California (CA) and 2 hours from Disneyland!
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*Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc. Compensation may also vary based on productivity after initial guarantee period.
PNMG is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
