General Surgeon needed in Central CA!

Kaweah Health is looking to partner with a General Surgeon, to support our community in Visalia, CA!

Practice Highlights:

• 1099 Direct Contract or Group Practice
• Call (Need Details)
• Recruitment Assistance
• 1 year Income Guarantee
• Sign-on bonus: $25,000
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000
• Student Loan Forgiveness: $100,000

Kaweah Health Highlights:

• Service area covers Tulare and Kings Counties – 600k population.
• 613-bed level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 74-bed ED with 95k visits annually
• Opportunity to care for an underserved population.
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic (Cardiology), Stanford (Cardiothoracic Surgery), and USC (Urology)
• Graduate Medical Education
  • Family Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • General Surgery
  • Anesthesia
  • Transitional Year
  • Fellowship Program: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Community Highlights:

• Sunny California weather
• Affordable real estate
• Access to California coastline, Yosemite, San Francisco, and Los Angeles
• Variety of arts, culture, food, recreation, and entertainment
• Good schools (public, private, charter, faith-based)

Visalia, California

Visalia, Ca. sits in the heart of California’s Central Valley and is referred to as the gateway to the Sequoia and kings Canyon National Parks.  Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, approximately three hours from each, it is known for its rich agriculture, delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small-town charm.  Visalia offers the unique combination of affordable housing, easy to commute to work, a family friendly community and economic opportunity.

KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER is the largest hospital in Tulare County and the only hospital in Visalia. We offer a variety of services including comprehensive cardiac care, open heart surgery, neurosurgery, minimally invasive operations, and more. 

• Service area covers Tulare and Kings counties – 600k+ population
• 613-Beds; Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 5k deliveries annually; Valley Children’s provides NICU and Pediatric inpatient coverage
• 74-Bed ED with 95k+ visits annually
• Opportunity to care for a large underserved population
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute
• Other Honors & Accreditations

Graduate Medical Education - Kaweah Delta is home to 6 residency programs: Anesthesia, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, and Transitional Year.

Visalia, CA is located in the heart of the Central Valley and is referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Visalia is known for its rich agriculture, delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small town charm. Visalia offers the unique combination of affordable housing, easy commute to work, a family friendly community and economic opportunity.

There are an average of 275 sunny days per year in Visalia! In the summer, temperatures range from the upper 90's during the daytime and drop to the low 80's in the evening. Our winter climate is mild. The average temperature in the early mornings and evenings is in the low 40's and during the daytime in the upper 50's.

In addition to our central location and California weather, there are also a wide-array of activities locally that you'll have easy access to enjoy. There are several lakes, two major rivers and reservoirs for fishing and boating. Three major ski resorts also are nearby, offering some of California's best downhill and cross-country skiing.

For more information about Visalia, please visit the links below.
City of Visalia
Visit Visalia
Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Visalia
Tulare County Symphony
Arts Visalia
Imagine U Museum