Oncologist opportunity in Bakersfield, CA - clinical trials, passion for patient care
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hematology/Oncology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/04/24
State-of-the-art cancer center, is seeking full-time BE/BC Medical Oncologists or Hematologist Oncologists to join an established practice with solid referral basis, a good payor mix, appreciative patients, and a caring and dedicated staff. Must share a dedication to excellence in patient care and be willing to go above and beyond for patients and colleagues.
The Community:
- Primarily Oncology - about 90%
- Practice has an extensive support network with access to top notch surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, imaging, hospital services, and laboratory services to provide superior patient care and patient experience.
- Our goal is to become the first research institute in the Central Valley, through our partnership with the top 20 pharmaceutical companies.
- Through our clinical trials program, we offer access to novel therapies for cancer to ensure the most current treatment plan for our patients.
- Our 5 year plan is to be the first research institute in the Central Valley, serving up to 2 million people.
- Our office is equipped with outpatient infusion center, in-house chemo lab, and on-site genetic testing.
- We value our oncologists’ development, whether that be in clinical trial research, medical education, or clinical practice. Our organization is flexible and can be adapted to meet our oncologists’ career goals.
- The clinic's mission is at the core, to care for our patients and we center our business model around that and seek providers that share this mission.
- Team collaboration, open and caring communication, and true compassion and empathy are a must.
- Group is building relationships with educational programs in the Central Valley and connecting with those academic institutions to build up externships, clinical rotations, etc.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Unlimited income potential
- Sign on bonus available
- Competitive base salary for 5-day work week, 8 AM – 5 PM with some after-hours and weekend call coverage including hospital duties
- CME allowance and paid time for CME activity
- 20 days of paid time off per year
- 401(k) plan available after vesting
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, compensation for re-certification, license renewal and DEA renewal
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
The Community:
- This is a beautiful family friendly community in the Central Valley and the heart of San Joaquin Valley with very affordable housing and top-rated schools.
- With a diverse and vibrant community of 500,000 and 1.2 million in the metropolitan area, Bakersfield is the 9th most populous city in California with all the amenities of a metropolitan area and access to the great outdoors.
- As the population center point of California, Bakersfield is only four hours from 90 percent of the state's population – two hours to Los Angeles, three and a half hours to San Diego, four hours to San Francisco, and two hours from several beaches and national parks.
- Lower cost of living than most other areas of California
- Excellent public and private schools + local and nearby colleges and universities
- Consistent sunshine + ideal weather year-round
- An abundance of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and river rafting