Medical surgeon
Company: Adventist Health
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Adventist Health is more than just a healthcare system. We
provide whole-person care to our communities-from the operating
room to the boardroom-driven by our unique passion to live God's
love through health, wholeness, and hope. Top providers are
choosing to build their future with us because of our diverse
locations, multiple employment models, and a physician-driven
culture that continually seeks improvements and holds itself
accountable for results. Our providers play a key role in Adventist
Health's commitment to being a leader in patient experience,
quality care, and fiscal strength Details: Adventist Health Kern
County Network is actively seeking a mission-minded Board
Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join its busy and
thriving team in Bakersfield, Delano, and Tehachapi. Our Acute Care
Surgery team is focused on bringing surgical care to the
underserved rural communities of Delano and Tehachapi. Emergency
On-Call and Clinic Duties: ~ Distance travel between hospitals is
variable and expected with Bakersfield as the flagship hospital. •
Be available for weekly shift duties including daily rounding on
inpatients, responding to ER/inpatient consults, providing
indicated surgical intervention, triaging outpatient clinic
questions, and clinic coverage. • Efficiently manage emergency
general surgery consults in a collaborative manner. • Provide
standard of care for all perioperative issues • Communicate
effectively to ensure continuity of care with coverage transitions
between surgeons • Conduct General Surgery clinic visits two days
per shift week for post-operative follow-ups and new patients
specifically in Delano and Tehachapi: in an effort to provide
general surgical services in rural communities Salary Range:
$440,000-$500,000 (inclusive of 24-hour calls and clinic). •
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and
vision insurance. • Retirement savings plan with employer match. •
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. • A meaningful
opportunity to make a positive impact on the health and well-being
of the Kern County community, with a focus on rural healt h. .
Community Highlights: Enjoy excellent schools, a variety of
recreational options, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Nestled
in the scenic Tehachapi Mountains, Tehachapi provides a serene,
small-town lifestyle with stunning natural beauty and a strong
community spirit. It's ideal for those who value tranquility and
outdoor activities, with emerging career opportunities. A charming
city with deep agricultural roots, Delano offers a close-knit
community, affordable living, and a growing economy. Embrace a
relaxed lifestyle with a rich cultural heritage and local events
that bring the community together. The incoming physician must be
California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital's medical
staff credentialing standards. Employed Model through Adventist
Health Medical Group (AHMG) AHMG is committed to the safety and
well-being of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require
that all associates receive all necessary vaccinations, including,
but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on seasonal
availability, typically from October to March each year), and the
COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI, and OR), as a condition of
employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious
exemptions may apply.
Keywords: Adventist Health, Bakersfield , Medical surgeon, Healthcare , Bakersfield, California
