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Job Summary and Responsibilities
Dignity Health Medical Group seeks General Rheumatologist in Bakersfield, CA
As our General Rheumatologist, you will join Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield, a thriving multispecialty practice within Dignity Health Medical Foundation, playing a pivotal role in providing essential musculoskeletal and autoimmune care to a vibrant community. You will practice alongside a highly respected team of specialists, contributing to exceptional patient outcomes within Bakersfield, California.
You will provide expert clinical care primarily in an office-based setting, benefiting from a balanced schedule and minimal call requirements. With dedicated clinical support staff and robust, well-established referral patterns serving a large, diverse population, you will have the opportunity to build a high-impact practice and significantly influence the health and well‑being of your patients.
To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Rheumatologist with a commitment to collaborative, compassionate patient care and a desire to contribute to a well‑established and growing practice aligned with California's largest hospital system.
We are offering a competitive salary guarantee in the range of $325,000 - $400,000, with excellent earning potential through a salary guarantee period and productivity bonus. You will also receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, a CME stipend, generous time off, bonus potential, and more.
Job Requirements
Required
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship.
Board certification or eligibility in Rheumatology
Active or eligible license in the state of California
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
A commitment to the Dignity Health mission of 'Kindness, Humanity, and Compassion.'
Where You'll Work
Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, coordinated care through a culture rooted in dignity, collaboration, and humankindness.
Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit® , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC
About Bakersfield, CA:
Bakersfield, California offers an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and personal lifestyle. Physicians enjoy a lower cost of living compared to coastal California, spacious housing, and a family‑friendly environment.
Easy access to Los Angeles, the Central Coast, and the Sierra Nevada mountains
Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, fishing, and weekend getaways
Growing dining, arts, and cultural scene
Strong sense of community with excellent schools and neighborhoods
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved and appreciative community
Bakersfield allows you to focus on what matters most—your patients, your family, and your quality of life.
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Worksite address
bakersfield, CA, 93399, US
Who can apply
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