OverviewDignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, a multi-speciality, 40+ provider medical group, is a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation. Our wonderful medical group is seeking an additional, experienced NP or PA to join our physician led, patient centered primary care service line in Bakersfield, CA.
Practice Highlights:
- Practice alongside tenured, well respected Internists and Family Medicine physicians
- Desirable work-life balance: One location, no holidays, no weekends, no extended hours
- Competitive total compensation package
- Affordable real estate; good school options
- Close proximity to Los Angeles and Central California
Nurse Practitioner Compensation: $140,000 - $145,000 annually
Physician Assistant Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 annually
Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a dynamic and growing multi-specialty group. We are affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial and Mercy Hospitals – Downtown Campus and Southwest Campus. The group’s affiliation with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, connects it to the highest standard of health care available. Dignity Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.
About the Community of Bakersfield
- 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
ResponsibilitiesPatient Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Treatment Planning and Management:
- Develop and implement patient care plans.
- Prescribe medications and therapies.
- Provide health promotion and disease prevention education.
Collaboration and Consultation:
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
- Consult with physicians and specialists as needed.
- Coordinate patient care across various settings.
Qualifications- A valid and unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
- Nationally recognized certification (as determined by Medicare)
- Completion of state mandated educational courses
Pay Range$67.30 - $69.70 /hour