What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Physician position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Our multispecialty group, Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Bakersfield, California. If you’re eager to practice where collaboration meets compassion and every patient story matters, we want to hear from you!
Practice Highlights:
- 100% outpatient practice with a dedicated medical assistant for each provider
- Supportive, collegial work environment
- Opportunity to precept medical students and share your expertise
- Aligned with one of the nation’s largest health systems and California’s largest hospital system
Flexibility and Exceptional Work/Life Balance:
- No weekends, holidays, or extended evening hours
- One convenient clinic location
- Shared phone call schedule
Resources to Help You Suceed:
- Mentorship and collaboration with experienced colleagues
- RN triage support during after-hours and weekends
- Internal pharmacy department for daily refills
- Marketing representative to help build your patient panel and connect with the community
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Student loan assistance
- Excellent earning potential with a guaranteed salary of $250,000–$280,000 for the first two years
- Generous sign-on bonus (up to $120K) and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and CME allowance & more
- Visa sponsorship can be considered!
Job Requirements
- MD or DO degree, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine (ABMS or AOA)
- A valid and unrestricted California medical license
- DEA Certification
Where You’ll Work
Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, a part of CommonSpirit®, is dedicated to delivering daily excellence in health care. Our robust team of Providers work collaboratively across multiple offices, offering comprehensive, whole-person care to our community. We prioritize truly listening to our patients, helping them understand their health needs, and empowering them to make informed decisions. As a multi-specialty group affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospitals, we’re building a dynamic team that combines experienced providers with those new to practice to improve the lives of our patients.Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HECAbout Bakersfield, CA: Living in Bakersfield California means enjoying a family-friendly community with a lower cost of living, abundant outdoor activities, and proximity to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Join us in the heart of Kern County, where you can do what you’re passionate about and make a meaningful impact on health care—one patient at a time.See what our Regional Medical Director has to say about us HERE!