Infectious Disease Physician

Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty group affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospitals. We are seeking an additional Infectious Disease Physician to join our inpatient ID service in Bakersfield, CA.

Practice Highlights:

• Aligned the third largest healthcare system in the U.S. and the largest hospital system in California
• Join tenured, well-respected, 40+ provider practice
• Robust mix of pathology; service area one million+ lives

We offer a competitive salary guarantee, free medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME stipend, generous time off, bonus potential and more.

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

Community:
Reside in a metropolitan city with over 400,000 residents. Benefit from a low cost of living, incredibly affordable real estate options, being close to Los Angeles County, and building a long-lasting career in one of the fastest-growing cities in California.

• Award-winning California Distinguished/Blue Ribbon public and private schools
• Higher forms of education available from junior colleges to a California State University
• Entertainment venues, breweries, fine dining, shopping, festivals, and modern luxuries
• Kern River Parkway Trail offers beautiful scenic nature during your walking, running or biking activities
• Pro sports, amusement parks, rafting, mountains, and beaches all within an easy drive
• Airport in town connects to an international hub
• Easy access to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas via interstate highways
• Ethnically diverse community with all denominations of worship available
• Live in a city where you can thrive as a single person or enjoy wholesome family values
• Affordable newly constructed modern homes, gated communities, and small ranches

• Patient Care: Provide care for patients with a broad spectrum of infectious diseases.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and clinical expertise to diagnose infectious diseases. Develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Consultation and Collaboration: Offer expert consultations to other healthcare professionals to assist in the management of complex or unusual infectious cases.
• Infection Prevention & Control: Collaborate with hospital infection control teams to prevent, manage, and monitor hospital-acquired infections. Lead or assist in the development of institutional guidelines and protocols.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.
• Compliance: Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

• A valid and unrestricted California medical license
• Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
• Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.