Doctor of Medicine | Critical Care
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Employer : Curative
Pay : $250,000 to $350,000 per year
Start Date : ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Curative to find a qualified Critical Care MD in Bakersfield, California, 93309!
Critical Care Medicine in Bakersfield, California
Join a stable intensivist team in California's Central Valley, where you can practice in a well-supported ICU environment with true shift-based scheduling and no call. This role offers flexible scheduling, strong APP support, and visa sponsorship for those who need it. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced intensivist looking for predictable hours, this is a balanced, full-time opportunity with room to grow.
Practice Details
- Team includes five physicians and two APPs across two adult ICUs
- ICU census is roughly 90% medical and 10% surgical; no cardiac, thoracic, or pediatric cases
- Each shift is staffed with a physician and an NP, with plans to enhance coverage
- Cerner EMR is in place, with transition to Epic within the year
Schedule
Full-time is defined as 18 shifts per monthChoose a day shift (6 AM-6 PM) or night (6 PM-6 AM) scheduleOptions include 7-on / 7-off or 4-on / 4-offNo call; true time off when you're off shiftCompensation & Benefits
Employed annual salary between $250,000-$350,000 for 1.0 FTENegotiable sign-on bonus and relocation supportFull benefits : medical, dental, vision, retirementH1B and J1 visa sponsorship available with in-house immigration counselCandidate Requirements
Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Critical CareOpen to new graduates and experienced physiciansComfortable managing 15-25 adult ICU patients per shiftVisa candidates encouraged to applyAbout Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield offers an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle with expanding medical programs and easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and multiple national parks. The area features abundant outdoor recreation, a warm climate, and a growing healthcare community. It's an ideal setting for intensivists seeking stability, a reasonable cost of living, and the flexibility to enjoy life outside the ICU.
Contact us today to learn how this role can support both your clinical goals and your life beyond medicine.
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