Regional Hospitalist Physician - Bakersfield

Job Summary:

Job Description:

This position is ideal for a pediatrician who values autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful work that directly impacts access to care for families across our region. 
This role is part of Valley Children’s expanding regional hospitalist program, working closely with partner hospital Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Our goal is simple: deliver high-quality pediatric care where families live. From ER consults and neonatal support to newborn care and inpatient pediatrics, our Regional Pediatric Hospitalists provide comprehensive care for children from birth through adolescence. Keeping families together and kids close to home. 

Practice Highlights:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care, including admissions, management, and discharges. 

• Serve as a trusted consultant for emergency departments and referring providers.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the Valley Children’s network. 

• Flexible schedules are designed to support work-life balance. 

Qualifications: 

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Completion of ACGME-accredited pediatric residency

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics

• Eligible for California medical licensure

• Passion for community-based pediatric care

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Highly competitive leadership salary

• Generous employer retirement contribution

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision).

• Relocation assistance & sign-on bonus available

• Paid malpractice and tail coverage

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Position Exempt:

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Have Questions?

Call Courtney Kimura at 559-349-0237 or email at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org