**Overview**

**Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield** , is seeking an energetic and team-oriented **Family Medicine (FM) or Internal Medicine (IM) Physician** to join our physician led, patient centered practices in Tehachapi, CA. We offer a variety of flexible schedules, mentorship and much more.

**Practice Highlights:**

+ 100% outpatient practice

+ Emphasizes high quality of care over quantity

+ Dedicated MA team for efficient workflow

+ Collegial work environment

+ Opportunity to precept medical students

+ Aligned with one of the largest health systems in the nation and the largest hospital system in California

**Flexibility and Exceptional Work/Life Balance:**

+ Part Time and Full Time opportunities

+ Flexible start/end times during 7am - 7pm

+ Full Time option to work 4 or 4.5 days per week

+ No nights, no weekends

**Available Resources:**

+ Mentorship

+ RN Triage during after hours and weekends

+ Internal pharmacy department handling daily refills

+ Marketing representative to help build patient panel with various media resources and connecting you with the community

+ Compensation/Benefits Include:

+ Student loan assistance

+ Excellent earning potential including a salary guarantee period of $250,000 - $280,000/year

+ Very generous sign on bonus, relocation assistance

+ Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans and CME allowance

**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:**

Tehachapi is located outside of Southern California’s congested highly populated areas and outside of the drier hotter deserts and valleys surrounding it. Its higher elevation and mountain locale epitomize outdoor living at its best. The community relishes their time spent outside, enjoying the scenic beauty and all the recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, single-track mountain biking, on-road cycling, horseback riding, and wildlife the area has to offer. Tehachapi’s unique environment also means it’s located outside the mainstream and conventions of suburbia. It is original. More unconventional attitude attracts people with fresh ideas and energy that manifest themselves in the arts, culture, traditions, technology and commercial innovations, and strong community spirit. Higher elevation is their competitive differentiator because they have clean air, four seasons, alternative energy, outdoor adventure, great agritourism. That's why they encourage people to "Live Up!"

**Responsibilities**

**Patient Care:**

+ Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

+ Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

+ Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.

**Communication:**

+ Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

+ Provide clear and concise medical information.

+ Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

**Documentation:**

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

+ Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

+ Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.

**Diagnostic Procedures:**

+ Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.

+ Perform procedures as needed

+ Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.

**Team Collaboration:**

+ Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

+ Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.

**Quality Improvement:**

+ Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

+ Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.

+ Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.

**Compliance:**

+ Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.

+ Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.

+ Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.

**Continuous Learning:**

+ Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.

+ Participate in ongoing medical education and training.

+ Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

**Qualifications**

+ 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

This is also an H1B visa opportunity, requiring candidates who are cap exempt.

**Pay Range**

$120.00 – $134.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.