Seeking Medical Director for Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital in California

Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Medical Director in Bakersfield, CA.

Position Overview: 

Responsible for collaborating with the management team in organizing and directing the provision of physical medicine and rehabilitation services in the inpatient unit for the Hospital in agreement with all applicable federal, state and local laws and standards, rules and regulations. Responsible for providing medical services to the patients in the hospital, and will provide professional and administrative services for the hospital

Qualifications/Skills :

• MD/DO Degree from a School of Medicine required.
• Current, valid and active license to practice Medicine in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS and ACLS Certifications from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
• Current DEA License required.
• Must be board-eligible or board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation to practice as a physician in the field of medical rehabilitation as required by the Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, and must maintain training as required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills :

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Per Federal Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption. Anyone hired by the company must provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccine before they can begin employment or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption. Unvaccinated employees on an approved exemption must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing and wear a respirator at all times while in the facility. Some states and locations require increased frequency testing pursuant to state regulations.

At Ernest, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members in the Florence, KY area.  Below is a brief summary of our benefits.

• PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• EAP and AFLAC
• Flex plans, 401K matching
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• PET insurance!
• Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

At Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital, we provide specialized inpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving Kern County and the surrounding areas. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Our hospital is located in Bakersfield, California. We are a member of a larger network of rehabilitation and long-term acute care hospitals through Ernest Health, but are managed locally to best meet the needs of our own community. By being a member of Ernest Health, we are able to share information, knowledge, and resources with all our hospitals so we can continually evaluate and improve the delivery of care to our patients.

We consider it a privilege to be able to offer this high-level care and are honored to be a vital part of Kern county.