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Responsibilities

+ **Patient Care:** Provide care for patients with a broad spectrum of infectious diseases.

+ **Diagnosis and Treatment:** Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and clinical expertise to diagnose infectious diseases. Develop and implement effective treatment plans.

+ **Consultation and Collaboration:** Offer expert consultations to other healthcare professionals to assist in the management of complex or unusual infectious cases.

+ **Infection Prevention & Control:** Collaborate with hospital infection control teams to prevent, manage, and monitor hospital-acquired infections. Lead or assist in the development of institutional guidelines and protocols.

+ **Quality Improvement** : Engage in quality assurance initiatives and analyze clinical outcomes for improvement.

+ **Compliance** : Adhere to ethical standards and stay informed about healthcare regulations.

+ **Continuous Learning** : Stay updated on medical advancements and participate in ongoing education and training.

Qualifications

+ A valid and unrestricted California medical license

+ Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)

+ Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program

Overview

**Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield** , a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty group affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (http://dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/memorial-hospital) and Mercy Hospitals (http://dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield) . We are seeking an additional Infectious Disease Physician to join our inpatient ID service in Bakersfield, CA.

Practice Highlights:

+ Aligned the third largest healthcare system in the U.S. and the largest hospital system in California

+ Join tenured, well-respected, 40+ provider practice

+ Robust mix of pathology; service area one million+ lives

Salary: $315,000

**Dignity Health** is a part of **CommonSpirit Health®** , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Community:

Reside in a metropolitan city with over 400,000 residents. Benefit from a low cost of living, incredibly affordable real estate options, being close to Los Angeles County, and building a long-lasting career in one of the fastest-growing cities in California.

+ Award-winning California Distinguished/Blue Ribbon public and private schools

+ Higher forms of education available from junior colleges to a California State University

+ Entertainment venues, breweries, fine dining, shopping, festivals, and modern luxuries

+ Kern River Parkway Trail offers beautiful scenic nature during your walking, running or biking activities

+ Pro sports, amusement parks, rafting, mountains, and beaches all within an easy drive

+ Airport in town connects to an international hub

+ Easy access to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas via interstate highways

+ Ethnically diverse community with all denominations of worship available

+ Live in a city where you can thrive as a single person or enjoy wholesome family values

+ Affordable newly constructed modern homes, gated communities, and small ranches

Pay Range

$149.03 - $151.44 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.