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Responsibilities

Patient Care:

+ Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

+ Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

+ Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.

Communication:

+ Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

+ Provide clear and concise medical information.

+ Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

Documentation:

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

+ Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

+ Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.

Diagnostic Procedures:

+ Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.

+ Perform procedures as needed

+ Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.

Team Collaboration:

+ Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.

+ Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.

Quality Improvement:

+ Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

+ Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.

+ Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.

Compliance:

+ Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.

+ Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.

+ Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.

Continuous Learning:

+ Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.

+ Participate in ongoing medical education and training.

+ Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

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 (https://www.dhmf.org/bakersfield) , is seeking an energetic and team-oriented **Internal Medicine (IM) Physician** to join our physician led, patient centered practices in Bakersfield, CA.

Practice Highlights:

+ 100% outpatient practice

+ Dedicated MA

+ Collegial work environment

+ Opportunity to precept medical students

+ Aligned with one of the largest health systems in the nation and the largest hospital system in California

Flexibility and Exceptional Work/Life Balance:

+ No weekends, holidays or extended evenings

+ One clinic location

+ Shared phone call

Available Resources:

+ Mentorship

+ RN Triage during after hours and weekends

+ Internal pharmacy department handling daily refills

+ Marketing representative to help build patient panel with various media resources and connecting you with the community

Compensation/Benefits Include:

+ Student loan assistance

+ Excellent earning potential supported by a salary guarantee period of $250,000/year - $280,000/year

+ Generous sign on bonus, relocation assistance

+ Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans and CME allowance

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

Community

+ Reside in a metropolitan city with over 400,000 residents, close to Los Angeles County

+ Low cost of living and incredibly affordable real estate options

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

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

+ Kern River Parkway Trail offers scenic nature for your walking, running and biking activities

+ Build a long-lasting career in one of the fastest-growing cities in California

Pay Range

$120.00 - $135.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.