Description
Critical Care Medicine in Bakersfield, California
18 Shifts/Month | No Call | 7-On/7-Off Option | Visa Sponsorship Available
A stable intensivist team in California's Central Valley is seeking a critical care physician for a clean, well-supported ICU role with true shift-based scheduling and genuine time off when the shift ends. The team is in place, APP support is strong, and the schedule options give you real control over how you structure your time.
Practice Details
- Team of five physicians and two APPs covering two adult ICUs with a census that runs roughly 90% medical and 10% surgical
- No cardiac, thoracic, or pediatric cases; focused, manageable scope
- Each shift is staffed with a physician and an NP, with plans to expand coverage
- Cerner EMR is currently in place, with a transition to Epic within the year
Schedule
- Full-time defined as 18 shifts per month with day shift (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or night shift (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) options
- Choose a 7-on/7-off or 4-on/4-off block structure
- No call; when you are off, you are off
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary of $250,000 to $350,000 for 1.0 FTE with a negotiable sign-on bonus and relocation support
- Full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
- H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available with in-house immigration counsel
Candidate Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Critical Care Medicine
- Comfortable managing 15 to 25 adult ICU patients per shift
- Open to new graduates and experienced intensivists alike
- Visa candidates encouraged to apply
Live and Work in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield sits in the heart of the Central Valley with a cost of living that is notably affordable by California standards and a location that puts you within reach of a lot. Los Angeles is about two hours south; the Central Coast is a similar drive west; and Sequoia National Park is less than an hour away for hiking and outdoor recreation. The city has a warm climate, a growing healthcare community, and family-friendly neighborhoods with expanding amenities. For intensivists who want a stable schedule, a reasonable cost of living, and proximity to California without California prices, Bakersfield makes a strong case.
A focused ICU role, no call, and a schedule you can actually plan your life around. Apply today.
