Bakersfield, California | Up to $150K Bonus | Loan Repayment Eligible
Practice full-scope OB/GYN in a collaborative, physician-led team while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of California’s Central Valley.
Clinica Sierra Vista, one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in California, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN to join our expanding Women’s Health program in Bakersfield, CA.
This opportunity offers strong compensation, loan repayment eligibility, a balanced schedule, and the ability to make a meaningful impact caring for underserved communities.
Position Summary
We are seeking an OB/GYN Physician to join our expanding Women’s Health program. This position provides comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care within a collaborative group practice dedicated to bringing high-quality services in the outpatient and in-patient setting to the underserved population in Central Valley.
New and Recent Graduates Are Welcome.
We offer a supportive, mentorship-oriented environment with support for board-certification preparation and professional development.
Practice Highlights
- Physician-Led group of 7 OB/GYN physicians
- 3 clinic-based Nurse Practitioners supporting outpatient care
- Shared call schedule
- Protected post-call day
- ~3 clinic days per week
- Dedicated GYN surgery block time
- Home-call structure for improved lifestyle
Hospital Resources
- Deliver at one hospital
- Robotic surgery available (optional)
New graduates welcome-mentorship available
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $320,000 – $380,000 annual salary
- 3% annual merit increase
- Retention Bonus: Up to $150,000, can be applied toward mortgage/home purchase (Mortgage Subsidy).
- Pay for Performance - Productivity Incentive
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $20,000
Additional benefits include:
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (Day 1)
- CME allowance: up to $5,000 annual allowance + 40 hours/annual
- Generous PTO + holidays
- FTCA Malpractice Coverage
- J-1 & H-1B Visa Sponsorship (Cap-Exempt)
Loan Repayment & Forgiveness Opportunities
Clinica Sierra Vista qualifies for:
- NHSC (National Health Service Corps)
- HRSA Loan Repayment Programs
- California HCAI Loan Repayment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Eligible providers may qualify for up to $300,000 in loan repayment through the CalHealthCares program in exchange for a 5-year Medi-Cal service commitment (subject to program approval).”
Many physicians significantly reduce or eliminate medical school debt.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Commitment to patient-centered, community-focused care
Why Bakersfield?
Bakersfield offers affordable California living and excellent work-life balance.
- Lower cost of living compared to major California cities
- Family-friendly communities and excellent schools
- Short commute times
- 270+ days of sunshine annually
Weekend Destinations (All within ~3 Hours)
- Sequoia National Park - 2 hours
- Yosemite National Park - 3 hours
- California Coast- 3 hours
- Los Angeles- 2 hours
- San Francisco- 3 hours
- San Diego- 3 hours
- Las Vegas, NV- 3 hours
Enjoy outdoor recreation, national parks, and California lifestyle without the high cost of coastal cities.
Contact
Recruitment Team – Clinica Sierra Vista
Noemi Cardenas
📞 (661) 936-3457
Skills Required
- Board certified or board eligible
- Flexible and knowledgeable physician
What We Do
Clinica Sierra Vista, a non-profit corporation, was created to provide health care to poor, migrant farmworkers who harvest the lush agricultural fields in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Today, Clinica Sierra Vista serves a geographically dispersed, low-moderate-fixed income, ethnically diverse, frontier-rural-urban-migrant-homeless patient population. It has grown to be one of the largest comprehensive migrant/community health center systems in the state.
