Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care - $250,000 to $350,000 per year in Bakersfield, CA
Company: Curative
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Critical Care Opportunity in Bakersfield, California Join a
well-supported intensivist team serving a respected community
hospital system in California's Central Valley. This full-time
Critical Care position offers flexible scheduling, strong midlevel
support, and visa sponsorship options. Whether you're an
early-career physician or a seasoned intensivist, this is a
rewarding opportunity to step into a stable, shift-based role with
no call. Practice Overview You'll join a team of five physicians
and two advanced practice providers across two local ICUs Current
ICU mix is 90% medical and 10% surgical; no cardiac, thoracic, or
pediatric cases Each shift staffed by a physician and NP, with
plans to increase physician coverage EMR is Cerner, with transition
to Epic expected within a year Schedule Shift-based model: 18
shifts/month for full-time Choose day (6 AM-6 PM) or nocturnist (6
PM-6 AM) role Scheduling options include 7-on/7-off or 4-on/4-off
No call; true time off when off shift Compensation & Benefits
Employed compensation between $250,000-$350,000 (for 1.0 FTE)
Sign-on bonus and relocation support negotiable Full benefits
including medical, dental, vision, and retirement H1B and J1 visa
support available with in-house immigration attorney Candidate
Requirements Open to new grads and experienced intensivists;
preference for early-career physicians Must be board-eligible or
board-certified in Critical Care Comfortable managing 15-25 adult
ICU patients per shift Visa candidates encouraged to apply
Community & Location Highlights Enjoy life in Bakersfield, a
mid-sized city in California's affordable Central Valley Easy
access to Los Angeles and the Central Coast Abundant outdoor
recreation: hiking, cycling, and national parks nearby
Family-friendly community with growing medical infrastructure and
local residency programs Contact us to see how this opportunity can
help you build a rewarding practice with a balanced life.
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