Job Details

Enterprise Medical Recruiting is partnering with a highly respected, community health center in Kern County, California that offers medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and preventive services. They are adding a full-time BC/BE Internal Medicine physician to their office in Shafter, California.

Highlights

• Joining an integrated care team with excellent support, including MAs, nursing staff, and on-site manager
• Outpatient-only primary care setting with minimal telephone call
• Monday through Friday schedule, NO weekends!
• EMR with Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX) AI clinical documentation

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range starts at $275,000 (based on experience)
• $50,000 Sign-on bonus and $60,000 retention bonus
• Rural location assignment stipend plus relocation reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans with company contribution, Longevity pay, CME time and allowance, Provider fees reimbursement, Visa assistance, NHSC loan repayment assistance, and much more

Central California Community

Relocating to Kern County, California can be attractive for a physician due to strong demand for healthcare services in a growing, underserved region, combined with a notably lower cost of living than most of California. Housing and overall expenses are roughly in line with or slightly below the national average and dramatically lower than many major California metros, making it easier to maintain a high quality of life on a physician salary. Public schools in Kern County are large and diverse, with some highly rated individual schools and districts available, giving families a range of options including charter and private schools. The area offers abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and rafting along the Kern River, as well as access to destinations like Sequoia National Forest and Lake Isabella, along with community events, festivals, and year-round activities in Bakersfield’s parks and venues. For travel, the nearest commercial airport is Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield, offering convenient regional flights and connections, with larger international hubs in Los Angeles about two hours away.

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